BUG-000149011 for ArcGIS Pro

Bug ID Number	BUG-000149011
Submitted	May 5, 2022
Last Modified	June 22, 2025
Applies to	ArcGIS Pro
Version found	2.9.2
Operating System	Windows OS
Operating System Version	10.0
Version Fixed	3.5
Status	Fixed

Additional Information

This issue is addressed in ArcGIS Pro 3.5. The reported issue is that the user-specified dimension arrow angle is used during feature creation, but changes direction once the edit is complete. Dimensions disregard the user-specified symbol angle and change the angle as necessary for inward- and outward-facing dimensions. This behavior is by design. The fix to this bug ensures that the dimension-controlled angle is maintained during feature construction and after the edit is complete, with no changes to the symbol angle.

Workaround

To create dimensions where the arrows point away from the extension lines, use an arrow marker symbol pointing to the left. Edit the Starting point symbol and Ending point symbol in the dimension style and either insert a shape from a font containing a left-facing arrowhead or insert a shape from an SVG file with an arrowhead pointing to the left. Refer to the Dimensions in ArcGIS Pro documentation for information on inward- and outward-facing dimensions: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/data/dimensions/dimensions-in-arcgis-pro.htm

Refer to the Marker symbol layers documentation for information on how to insert a custom shape marker: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/mapping/layer-properties/marker-symbol-layers.htm