System Variable Entry: DIMGAP

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System Variable Entry: DIMGAP

Name

DIMGAP

Type

real

Default

varies by drawing

Read-Only

Scope

drawing; saved in drawing

Description

Sets the distance around the dimension text when the dimension line breaks to accommodate dimension text.

Compatibility

AutoCAD and BricsCAD. AutoCAD all; BricsCAD V20+. Divergence: default AutoCAD 0.0900 (imperial) or 0.6250 (metric), BricsCAD 0.09 - If MEASUREMENT=0 and INSUNITS=inches 0.625 - If MEASUREMENT=1 and INSUNITS=millimeters.

Source Notes

AutoCAD: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2026/ENU/?guid=GUID-EB367187-A5D6-404A-8121-A6D1D25B626A
BricsCAD: https://help.bricsys.com/en-us/document/system-variable-reference/d/dimgap-system-variable