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Offsets
Under Base offset, you can define how large the offset should be between the element edge and the leader line.
Under Extend offset, you can set how far a leader line should extend over the dimension arrow.
The Minimum length indicates the minimum length that a dimension arrow should be. For small dimensions, if the dimension value no longer fits between the two dimension arrows, the dimension arrows with the dimension are automatically positioned from outside to lie against the leader lines or the contour of the dimensioned element.
The entry in the Vertical offset field defines how the dimensions are positioned relative to the dimension arrow. If 0 is set, the bottom edge of the text element (dimensions) is at the same height as the dimension arrow. When the value is greater than 0, the text element is above the dimension arrow. This also affects the result for setting the minimum length. If the text element is above the dimension arrow, the dimension arrows can still be between the leader lines. If the vertical offset for the text element is 0 they are moved outwards.
An entry less than 0 is not permitted, as with all previous entries.