Line Settings
In the Line area of the Line settings in the Dimension Settings dialog box, you can set the following dimension line attributes:
Width
Sets the width for all subsequent dimension lines.
Offset Line
Sets the distance between the top end of the extension line and the dimension line.
Space
Sets the distance between the dimension text and the dimension line.
Datum Step
Sets the vertical distance (or step) that is automatically placed between datum dimension lines drawn with the dimension placement set to Automatic.
Color
Sets the color for extension lines, dimension lines, and text frames.
Offset Point
Sets the offset distance between a geometry feature and the dimensioning extension lines.
Minimum Space
Sets the minimum distance allowed between a geometry feature and its dimension line.
Catch Line
Sets whether or not a dimension may be selected by clicking its dimension line, extension line, or text.
Broken
Sets whether or not a line is drawn between the extension lines of a dimension when the dimension text is placed outside of the extension lines.
Catch Range
Sets the size of the catch range used to automatically center dimensioning text between extension lines.
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