topic Re: DIM Layer Default in AutoCAD Forum

DIM Layer Default

AWVGPeyton — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:05:57 GMT

Is there a way to set dimensions to be on my DIM layer?

I have changed it to DIM layer in the Dimension Ribbon and then saved my template file.

Yet when I start a new drawing it changes back to "Use Current".

This may be a newbie question.

user181 — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:28:41 GMT

Hi @AWVGPeyton Change the value of the DIMLAYER variable to the layer you want your dimensions on.

AWVGPeyton — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:39:46 GMT

That only changes it for the current drawing. When I start a new one it goes back to "Use Current".

Is there a way that to change it and for every drawing I create the default will be my "DIM" layer?

user181 — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:42:31 GMT

You need to set it in your template and start new drawings from your template.

AWVGPeyton — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:48:01 GMT

I did set it in my template and saved the template.

It still defaults to "Use Current".

Confused.

user181 — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:51:16 GMT

How are you starting a new drawing? Type NEW and browse to your template and open.

AWVGPeyton — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:58:54 GMT

I hit the new drawing button and it points to my template.

When my template opens a new drawing it is set to "Use Current"

When I open the actual .DWT file it is set to "DIM", like I want.

S.Faris — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:00:54 GMT

Which version of Autocad are you using?

AWVGPeyton — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:02:29 GMT

AutoCAD2019

user181 — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:07:47 GMT

Check in your OPTIONS on the files tab > template settings >Default template file name for QNEW is pathed to the template you are modifying.

AWVGPeyton — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:32:14 GMT

That was the problem.

Problem fixed!

Thanks!

This has been driving me bonkers for awhile.