Changing the SmartDimension font

Changing the SmartDimension font

It is easy to change the dimension font size for 3D SmartDimensions in Options, General but if you want a different font (for example bolder) you have to edit the Windows Registry. NOTE: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can ruin your ability to operate Windows.

Run regedit.exe to open the Registry Editor. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\IronCAD\IRONCAD 20.0\DimensionFont. Right-click in the blank area in the right side pane and select New, String Value. Name the String: FontName. Double-click it and enter your font name (one you have installed in Windows\Fonts). The one I like for bold is Arial Black.

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