3/21/24, 10:34 AM Annotation dimensions and measurements show incorrect values in AutoCAD

Annotation dimensions and measurements show

incorrect values in AutoCAD
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Oct 8, 2023

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Issue:
When using annotated dimensions or measurements, the values are not correct or have
changed in AutoCAD. The values show too many or too few decimal places, or the fractional
value is more or les precise than desired.

Causes:
· The drawing or dimension precision is set too precise, or not precise enough.
· The drawing and dimension precision are not the same, causing conflicting
measurements in AutoCAD.

Solution:
Steps to attempt to fix the issue:
· Change the drawing precision:

1. On the command line Type UNITS.

2. In the Length section, change the Precision to the preferred value for the
drawing.
3. Select OK to save the changes.
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· Change the dimension precision:
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1. On the command line type DDIM or DIMSTYLE to open the dimension style
dialog.
2. Select the dimension style being used.
3. Select Modify.

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4. In the Primary Units tab verify or change the Unit Format and Precision to as
desired.
5. Select OK to save the changes.

Note: If the values are still showing incorrectly, change the precision settings in both
UNITS and DDIM to match.

See Also:

Dimensions show incorrect values in paper space in AutoCAD

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