Posted by Jim Winkler on
URL: https://forum.librecad.org/Dimension-lines-take-on-default-pen-setting-on-last-layer-in-Layer-List-tp5717993p5718006.html

If you select the "Parts hidden" layer on Test1.dxf, then do one of the following, the dimension line will take on the "Parts hidden" or currently selected layer parameters:
* move the dimension - e.g. drag any part of the dimension.
* use the stretch command to stretch part of the drawing and include the dimension.
* use the move command to move dimensions. e.g. moving the whole sketch over a few units.
* use the rotate command to rotate dimensions. Rotating other drawing items optional.

A correction from what I said earlier, the dimension lines do not take on attributes of the last layer in the layer list. They take on the currently selected layer.

- edited post and added the fix below -
It seems that one can 'fix' the problem by:
1) selecting the current layer to "Dims"
2) selecting the dimensions. Selecting the rest of the sketch should not be a problem.
3) use the move command and set "Number of copies" to "Delete original".
The dimension lines should take on the attributes of the "Dims" layer again.

This is again with the following version:
Version: 2.2.0-rc1-142-ge38b7088
Compiler: GNU GCC 4.9.1
Compiled on: May 17 2019
Qt Version: 5.4.1
Boost Version: 1.53.0
System: Windows