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AutoCAD uses a point as decimal separator as a standard for displaying and entering decimal numbers. Dimensions are an exception to this rule - you can set decimal separator in the Dimension Styles (see DIMDSEP).
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8.1.2001    37988×  
applies to: AutoCAD · AutoCAD LT ·

See also:
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 14059:Import coordinates from CSV files into Fusion profiles.
Tip 13817:Cannot type decimal number in the transformation field in Autodesk Meshmixer (e.g. Scale).
Tip 13766:Edit the Fusion 360 CAM tool library using Excel.
Tip 13737:Formatting leading zeros in AutoCAD fields (and automatic field update).


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