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If you get only a hollow rectangle (frame) instead of the dimension text, check the setting of the QTEXTMODE variable.

Set it back to 0 if neccessary and issue a Regen. Check also settings of the dimension style.

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16.8.2012    10771×  
applies to: AutoCAD · AutoCAD LT ·

See also:
Tip 14509:AutoCAD linetypes - the A/R/U orientation options in complex text-linetypes.
Tip 14503:Compare the performance of creating arrays/patterns in Inventor.
Tip 12762:Multiline and vertical text in Fusion 360 sketches.
Tip 12458:How to align/center text and other objects in Fusion 360?
Tip 12237:UnfoldRS - unfold 3D surfaces to 2D in AutoCAD.


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