System Variable Entry: DIMCEN

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System Variable Entry: DIMCEN

Name

DIMCEN

Type

real

Default

varies by drawing

Read-Only

Scope

drawing; saved in drawing

Description

Controls drawing of circle or arc center marks and centerlines by the DIMCENTER, DIMDIAMETER, and DIMRADIUS commands.

Compatibility

AutoCAD and BricsCAD. AutoCAD all; BricsCAD V20+. Divergence: default AutoCAD 0.0900 (imperial) or 2.5000 (metric), BricsCAD 0.09 - If MEASUREMENT=0 and INSUNITS=inches 2.5 - If MEASUREMENT=1 and INSUNITS=milimeters.

Source Notes

AutoCAD: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2026/ENU/?guid=GUID-19D6EC14-F800-48FC-B459-28E5E7F81DBB
BricsCAD: https://help.bricsys.com/en-us/document/system-variable-reference/d/dimcen-system-variable