dim style as separate file

[rissak]

Is there any way I can save the dim style as a separate file which I can load when opening an existing drawing which I have to edit and use this dim style for another drawing?

[Alan Cullen]

Probably the easiest way is to use ADCENTER to drag the dimstyle you want into the current drawing. You could also set up a lisp routine to load all the variables required for your dimstyle.

[Cad64]

You can use the DIMEX and DIMIM commands to export and import dimstyles. Or you can drag and drop dimstyles from design center.

[StykFacE]

or, with the DIMSTYLEs you've created thus far, create a dimension using each style. then, make all the dimensions you've just drawn as a BLOCK, and save it. when you INSERT that block into any drawing, it brings the DIMSTYLEs with it. just another method is all. :)

Here's an example, this is a block. when i INSERT it into any drawing, it brings all my DIMSTYLEs with it.
http://www.stuntkingz.com/cad/dim_blocks.jpg

[Kate M]

or, with the DIMSTYLEs you've created thus far, create a dimension using each style. then, make all the dimensions you've just drawn as a BLOCK, and save it. when you INSERT that block into any drawing, it brings the DIMSTYLEs with it. just another method is all.

That's what I have here, except I don't leave the dimensions in the drawings. It inserts from a menu exploded, so the dimension styles come in but the block definition doesn't. Keeps "empty" blocks from cluttering up the drawing.

[StykFacE]

well yeah, i delete mine as soon as i import them. i think i learned this method from you in fact... :)

[Kate M]

You might delete it, but do you purge it? :) I get a little annoyed when I find drawings that have tons of old "ALL_LAYER" and "ALL_DIM" blocks in them...

[StykFacE]

oh yes, i'm a purging fool, lemme tell ya haha. i just use the dims i know i'll be needing real quick, delete the block, purge, voila. 8)

[the_guttersnipe]

Oh wow! Thanks so much. I have an autocad final in about two hours and this will really help. I wrote out a little text file script just so I could quickly go through all the settings without forgetting any but this block method will be way faster. Not to mention coming in handy in the future.

thanks again. :D

[NBC]

I have my Dimstyle setup on my Tool Palettes, along with Multi Leaders, and all my different Text heights.
It works really well, and is made for sharing across a network.