AutoCAD: Dimensions in Layout do not match the value in Model Space

October 22, 2021 Jeff Arbogast

Issue:

AutoCAD: Dimensions in Layout do not match the value in Model Space.

Causes:

There can be several problems including.

Corrupted Viewport.

Broken Dimension.

Solution:

How to resolve these issues.

Test a new Dimension Style.
Test using the DIMLINEAR command rather than the DIM command.
Verify that you are snapping to objects in Model Space rather than Paper Space.
Recreate the Viewport and test again.
Make sure DIMASSOC is set to 2 and DIMLFAC is set to 1.
Audit the file and attempt to repair the file.
Use MATCHPROP to match the Dimension to a known working Dimension.
Use DIMDISASSOCIATE to disassociate the Dimension.Then use DIMREASSOCIATE to re-associate the Dimension.

Turn off all objects that are not needed and attempt the Dimension again.

About the Author

Manufacturing Solution Center Team Lead<br><br>Jeff is responsible for manufacturing Technical Support for both internal staff and customers. In addition to the daily activities of the support center, he helps write for the National Support Center blog, and has written online classes for the IMAGINiT training on demand site.
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