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    Unhappy Importing Named Dimension Style from Drawing "A" into Drawing "B" with Same Named Dim Style

    I would like to use ADC or Express Tools Dimstyle Export-Import to update a named Dimension style in a particular drawing from another drawing that uses the same Dim Style. But after experimenting with ADC & Express Tools Dimstyle Export-Import, the settings for the Dimstyle persist in the drawing I want to update the Dim Style of. Any suggestions?

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    Default Re: Importing Named Dimension Style from Drawing "A" into Drawing "B" with Same Named Dim Style

    Rename the dimstyle in the old drawing, import the replacement style, select all old dimensions, change the style in Properties, and rock on.

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    Default Re: Importing Named Dimension Style from Drawing "A" into Drawing "B" with Same Named Dim Style

    DIMEX --> Export dimension style

    DIMIM --> Import dimension style, with option to overwrite existing style

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    Default Re: Importing Named Dimension Style from Drawing "A" into Drawing "B" with Same Named Dim Style

    Quote Originally Posted by MMccall View Post
    DIMEX --> Export dimension style

    DIMIM --> Import dimension style, with option to overwrite existing style
    holy c@rp!! that was a nice tip, never heard of that before.

    cadtag's suggestion was the way I would have gone too.

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    Default Re: Importing Named Dimension Style from Drawing "A" into Drawing "B" with Same Named Dim Style

    I tried that option before I posted. The same-named Dim style's settings still persist.

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