If you create dimensions while in expand view mode and would like to exit Expand to select another piece of annotation or geometry in the same view or from another view, so you can place the dimension on the drawing sheet, you would have to go Menu ->View ->Operation toggle Expand off which is cumbersome.
Is there a workaround?
Yes you can create a shortcut key for Expand view as below:
Tools ->Customize ->Shortcut -> Keyboard -> Under Categories -> Open View -> Operation -> Commands -> Select Expand -> Pick a key that is not being used and set to Application specific. I found G that is still available.
Then you can use this shortcut key while in dimension creation dialog to exit out of Expand to place the dimension or select another piece of geometry or annotation from another view.
How to Exit Expand View Without Interrupting Dimension Creation in Drafting
Retaining Dimension Scale in Expand View
1. Open the Drawing.
2. On the border of a view, right click and select Expand.
- Note: Any dimensions made in expanded view will appear very small, as it takes on the scale of the view.
3. In the Home tab, under the Dimension group, select the desired dimension type.
4. Select the references for the dimension, but do not place.
5. In the Top Border Bar, choose Menu -> View -> Operation -> Expand.
6. Place the dimension.
- Note: The dimension will now retain its scale.
Streamlining the Process
1. In the Top Border Bar, choose Menu -> Tools -> Customize.
2. In the Customize dialog, click on Keyboard.
3. Under Categories, expand the View group and select Operation.
4. In the Commands group, select Expand.
5. Choose a key to assign to the command as a hotkey.
6. Click Close.
7. Whenever creating dimensions, before placing, press the hotkey. The dimension created will now retain its scale.
Notes