System Variable Entry: DIMALTU

DIMALTU

integer (bit-coded), range 1 to 8

2

no

drawing; saved in drawing

Sets the units format for alternate units of all dimension substyles except Angular.

AutoCAD and BricsCAD. AutoCAD all; BricsCAD V20+. Divergence: type AutoCAD Integer, BricsCAD Short.

• AutoCAD: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2026/ENU/?guid=GUID-3A2EA9D7-30C7-4C89-A09F-DD2AB74B9D13
• BricsCAD: https://help.bricsys.com/en-us/document/system-variable-reference/d/dimaltu-system-variable