Customise Dimension Format¶
In one sentence: Opens a dialog to set the printf-style format string for selected dimensions — controlling decimal places, prefixes, and suffixes.
Overview¶
Workbench: TechDraw
Menu: TechDraw → Attributes/Modifications → Customise Dimension Format
The format string uses printf-style notation applied to the FormatSpec
dimension property.
Format string reference¶
| Format | Output |
|---|---|
%.0f |
No decimal places (integer) |
%.1f |
One decimal place |
%.2f |
Two decimal places (default) |
%.3f |
Three decimal places |
%g |
Significant figures (removes trailing zeros) |
Adding prefix and suffix¶
| FormatSpec | Output example |
|---|---|
"⌀%.2f" |
⌀25.00 |
"R%.1f" |
R12.5 |
"%.2f ±0.05" |
25.00 ±0.05 |
See also¶
- Prefix Tools — quick prefix insertion via dedicated buttons
- Decimal Places — bulk increase/decrease decimal places
- TechDraw Workbench — workbench overview