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A guide to unit management in SimSolid.
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  A guide to unit management in SimSolid.
  - Set Default Input/Output Units
    Specify a unit system for both input and output.
  - Length Units
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Length Units

Model length units are set at the time of geometry import. Once defined they cannot be altered. For most CAD documents, embedded model units are used. Since STL files are by definition unitless, a dialog will prompt for guidance (millimeter, centimeter, meter, inch or foot). Bounding box dimensions are displayed to aid the user in selecting the appropriate value.

Note: Special considerations for model length units.

To learn how to set default units, see the Set Default Input/Output Units topic.