NIM059389 for ArcGIS for Desktop

Bug ID Number	NIM059389
Submitted	July 26, 2010
Last Modified	June 5, 2024
Applies to	ArcGIS for Desktop
Version found	9.3.1
Status	Will Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle. If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.

Workaround

1. Create a new feature class within a file geodatabase or feature dataset in ArcCatalog 2. For type choose Dimension Features then create a name then click Next3. Choose any coordinate system4. Specify any reference scale5. Click the "I would like to create my own style" radio button and then select the New Style button next to it.6. Click Edit Symbol 7. Within the Symbol Property Editor Dialog box, in the Type drop-down menu select Character Marker Symbol8. Select desired font and symbol9. Specify rotation angle 10. Click Ok11. Click Ok in the Symbol Selector dialog box12. Notice the change in symbol and orientation in the preview window13. User can also change color, XY offsets, and size of the symbols to desired levelNote: This Workaround only is editable the first time. If any additional styles are needed after the initial is created, the user can go into the properties for the dimension feature class and click the Dimensions tab, choose the style just created, click new and OK, and repeat the steps above for the workaround.