Use the Measure Units/Precision dialog box to modify units of measure used by the Measure tool.
To modify units of measure:
Click Units/Precision in the Measure dialog box, select from the following options, then click OK.
| Use document settings |
Select to use the units and material properties defined in Document Properties. To access Document Properties, click then on the Document Properties tab, select Units and Material Properties.
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| Use custom settings |
Select to change the following:
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Length unit
Select a unit of measure for linear dimensions. If you select
Microinches,
Mils,
Inches, or
Feet & Inches, then also select from the following:
| Scientific Notation |
Select to display values in scientific notation (for example, 5.02e+004 for 50200).
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| Decimal |
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| Fractions |
If you select Fractions, then also select from the following:
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Denominator
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Set the denominator. For example, set to 8 to report values in increments no smaller than 1/8 inch.
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| Decimal places |
Set number of decimal places to display for linear dimensions.
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Angular unit
Select a unit of measure for angular dimensions. If you select
Degrees or
Radians, then also set:
| Decimal places |
Set number of decimal places to display for angular dimensions.
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