Bug? Angled DA changing layer does not change color

iOne_iTwo · April 17, 2026, 12:43am

Version:
3.32.6.0 (3.32.6)
Build Date:
Jan 19 2026
Revision:
fd3e6b8
Qt Version:
5.13.2
Architecture:
x86_64
Compiler:
MSVC++ 14.0 (2015)

When I create an angled dimension (DA),

then switch the layer,

the dimension line changes color, but the dimension itself stays in the old layer color.

andrew · April 17, 2026, 5:11am

Please check:

Edit > Drawing Preferences > Dimension > Dimension Settings > Label > Label color

This should be set to “By Block”, the default, meaning that label changes to color of “dimension block”, i.e. the same color as the rest of the dimension.

iOne_iTwo · April 17, 2026, 5:24am

This setting appears to be at the default:

andrew · April 17, 2026, 5:56am

Please attach your drawing file, so we can help you most efficiently, thanks.

bambuko · April 17, 2026, 5:09pm

confirm exactly the same behaviour when moving the dimension to another layer

it was very puzzling

(preferences set to “by block”)

at least now I know what the problem is

Version: 3.32.4.0 (3.32.4)

Internet: QCAD.org

Build Date: Sep 4 2025

Revision: d3aa6db

Qt Version: 5.14.2

Architecture: x86_64

Compiler: gcc 5.4.0

iOne_iTwo · April 17, 2026, 5:43pm

Dimension Color Test QCad.dxf (97.7 KB)

The dimension lines are “hidden” which unfortunately makes them hard to read.
That’s not a requirement, just how I need to do things for my projects.

(The other issue with dimensions we have is the default rounding is a bad match for Imperial)

It appears the color flips back to normal if you RESIZE the dimension later.

Dimension Color Test QCad 2.dxf (102.9 KB)

iOne_iTwo · April 27, 2026, 4:25am

Would you like this as a bug tracker item — are you able to repeat it?

bambuko · April 29, 2026, 8:16am

yes, it is repeatable and reliable

but to be honest, I so seldom move/change layers of dimensions, that it really doesn’t bother me,

especially now that I know what the issue is.

Having said so, I think it deserves bug tracker…

iOne_iTwo · April 29, 2026, 3:34pm

You can fix it by changing the length of the dimension. Then it snaps to the correct color.

iOne_iTwo · June 7, 2026, 4:31am

Andrew: any confirmation on seeing this behavior? Happens every time here.

andrew · June 7, 2026, 3:11pm

Unfortunately, I was’t able to reproduce so far. This is how I proceed:

Load file Dimension Color Test QCad.dxf
Select dimension 8"
Change layer using layer list or property editor for example to layer 0 … cuts
The dimension lines and its label change their color / linetype to the ones of the new layer immediately

Please let me know if you proceed differently and how.

bambuko · June 7, 2026, 6:44pm

select dimension created in layer1

select layer2 in layer list

“move selection to current layer”

dimension changes colour from layer1 to layer2, but text remains in layer1 colour:

andrew · June 7, 2026, 7:20pm

Thanks. That’s why it is absolutely crucial to indicate what exact tools are being used.

The problem has been fixed for the next release.