CAD tip # 8411:

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My associative dimensions are not being updated.

When you modify a dimensioned geometry, the attached associative dimension should be updated automatically. Verify this functionality on a newly drawn and dimensioned object.

If the dimension is still not updated automatically updated, try to enter the following command (LISP function) in your AutoCAD command line:

(acdimenableupdate T)

This will re-enable associativity. This function is rarely used, but temporary suppression of automatic updates may be a part of some add-on LISP utilities (makes them faster). They disable automatic updates with the function format (acdimenableupdate nil).

Even in a disabled state, dimensions can be updated manually, with the DIMREGEN command.

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12.1.2012 7773×

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See also:
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Tip 13552:	Differential dimension X,Y
Tip 13426:	Use of alternative units for arithmetic in dimensions (without square brackets).
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