CAD tip # 3638:

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Multi-line dimension texts using control codes.

AutoCAD can create multiline dimension texts that can combine static texts, dynamic dimensioned data (distances, angles, diameters...) and alternative units or tolerances.

For multi-line texts you can use the control characters \P (new line) a \X (above/under dimension line). These characters can be combined and mixed with the control code for the dimensioned value: <>. The dimensioned value and \X can be used only once in the dimension text.

A complex example is the following dimension text (enter it e.g. into the Text override field in the Properties window for the selected dimension entity):

  
first line\Psecond line (P) with dim value: <>\Pthird line (P)\Xfourth line (X)\Pfifth line (P), <> now ignored, \X second X is ignored

This text creates the following shape of the dimension (colors, alt.units and tolerances were set using Properties or dimension styles):

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3.3.2004 101016×

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applies to: AutoCAD · AutoCAD LT · AutoCAD Architecture · AutoCAD Map 3D · MDT ·

See also:
Tip 14615:	How to create negative dimensions in AutoCAD?
Tip 14608:	How can the same DWG show dimensions for the Germans and French with a decimal comma, and for the British and Americans with a point?
Tip 14606:	How to display imperial dimensions including zero inches?
Tip 14527:	Search/Replace texts in Inventor drawings - iLogic.
Tip 14454:	How to hide dimensions with zero- or small length?

Selected tip: Where to find an official description of the DXF format?

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