The dimension cloning options in the Clone Drawing dialog box affect all views, whereas the option Dimension creation method in this view sets the dimension creation method for the selected view only. You can create automatic dimensions in the front view and clone the dimensions in section and end view, for example.

1. Double-click the drawing view frame to open the View Properties dialog box.
   
2. On the Attributes 2 tab, set Dimension creation method in this view to Clone.
   

   Using this option affects the creation of the dimensions during cloning and re-dimensioning of existing drawings.

3. Click Modify.
4. Save and close the drawing.
   
5. Open the Document manager , select the drawing and click Clone...
   
6. In the Clone Drawing dialog box, select the objects to be cloned and the dimension cloning option ( Ignore , Clone , Create ).
   

   • If you select Dimensions > Ignore , the dimensions will be cloned only for those views that have Dimension creation method in this view set to Clone.

   • If you select Dimensions > Clone , the dimensions will be cloned for all views.

   • If you select Dimensions > Create , the dimensions will be created for all views except for those that have Dimension creation method in this view set to Do not create.

7. Click Clone selected.