Add Leader Lines to Dimensions
- Last UpdatedNov 24, 2025
- 2 minute read
Adds leader lines to dimensions.
The Leader line properties of an LDIM, ADIM, PDIM or RDIM can be modified using the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.
|
Leader line color |
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line color from the visual style. Select By Layer from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line color from the layer. Select a color from the drop-down list to define the color of the leader line. Alternatively, enter an RGB color using the format R 100 G 200 B 255. |
|
Leader line type |
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line type from the visual style. Select By Layer to from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line type from the layer. Select a line type from the drop-down list to define the label leader line type. |
|
Leader line visibility |
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line visibility from the visual style. Select On from the drop-down list to display the leader line. Select Off from the drop-down list to remove the leader line from the display. |
|
Leader line shape settings |
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line shape settings from the visual style. Select from the drop-down list to define the shape of the leader line. For example: Straight
Angled Vertical
Bent
|
When exported to DGN, DWG or DXF, leader lines are exported as separate lines and not as part of the dimensions.
To add a leader line to an individual dimension text element, modify the Leader line properties using the Vertex Editor window.
