Posted by stargazerinwg on
URL: https://forum.librecad.org/Length-Format-in-Current-Drawing-Preferences-Units-tp5721365.html

Here is the info from Help > About for the librecad I am using:
Version: 2.1.3
Compiler: GNU GCC 10.2.1
Compiled on: Jan 28 2021
Qt Version: 5.15.2
Boost Version: 1.74.0
System: Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)

on a Dell Optiplex 990 PC.

Librecad will only use the Decimal Format for dimensions when placing dimension lines regardless of what the value is set to in Current Drawing Preferences.  When i start with an "empty.dxf" with the value set to Fractional or Architectural or Scientific or Engineering, it still renders as Decimal.  When I change it in a drawing, it has no effect.

My recollection is that in the previous version I was using, when I changed this parameter, the drawing would update to the new setting.

I have searched to see if others may be having this problem and have not found anyone with similar experience so far.

I certainly appreciate any ideas or suggestions;  maybe it is something really silly on my part.

Thanks.