Changing dimension tolerance in AutoCAD allows you to control the accuracy and precision of your measurements. Whether you want to increase or decrease the tolerance, AutoCAD provides easy-to-use tools to make these adjustments. In this tutorial, we will explore the step-by-step process of changing dimension tolerance in AutoCAD.
Step 1: Accessing Dimension Settings
To change dimension tolerance in AutoCAD, first, open your drawing file. Then, navigate to the “Annotate” tab on the ribbon at the top of the screen. Look for the “Dimensions” panel and click on the arrow next to it to expand a dropdown menu.
Step 1.1: Selecting Dimension Style
In the dropdown menu, locate and click on “Dimension Style Manager.” This will open a new window where you can manage various dimension settings.
Step 2: Modifying Dimension Tolerance
Within the “Dimension Style Manager” window, you will see a list of available dimension styles. Select the style that you want to modify by clicking on it once to highlight it.
Step 2.1: Opening Modify Dimension Style Window
With your desired dimension style selected, click on the “Modify” button located at the bottom right corner of the window.2: Adjusting Tolerance Settings
A new window titled “Modify Dimension Style” will appear. Within this window, locate and click on the “Primary Units” tab if it’s not already selected by default.
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Within the “Primary Units” tab, look for the “Tolerance” section. Here you can adjust both the upper and lower tolerance values. Simply enter your desired values in the respective fields, making sure to specify the unit of measurement if necessary.3: Applying Changes
After adjusting the tolerance values, click on the “OK” button at the bottom right corner of the window to apply your changes and close the “Modify Dimension Style” window.
Step 3: Updating Dimensions
Once you have modified the dimension tolerance settings, you need to update your existing dimensions in order for the changes to take effect. To update dimensions, simply select them using any selection method (e.g., clicking or dragging a selection box), right-click, and choose “Update” from the context menu.
Congratulations!
You have successfully changed dimension tolerance in AutoCAD. By adjusting these settings, you can ensure that your dimensions are displayed with the desired level of accuracy and precision.
Remember that changing dimension tolerance only affects new dimensions or existing dimensions that are updated. If you want to change tolerances for all dimensions in your drawing, consider using AutoCAD’s global editing tools.
Now that you know how to change dimension tolerance in AutoCAD, take advantage of this feature to customize your drawings according to your specific requirements.