System Variable Entry: DIMLAYER

DIMLAYER

string

"use current"

no

drawing; saved in drawing

Specifies a default layer for new dimensions.

AutoCAD and BricsCAD. AutoCAD all; BricsCAD V20+. Divergence: default AutoCAD use current, BricsCAD ..

• AutoCAD: https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2026/ENU/?guid=GUID-88E56602-EADC-4C68-93B4-93E7623BEB6B
• BricsCAD: https://help.bricsys.com/en-us/document/system-variable-reference/d/dimlayer-system-variable