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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.

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Set Default Input/Output Units

Specify a unit system for both input and output.

In the main toolbar, click Settings > Default units.
In the dialog, specify the Units system.
Click the Input units tab.
Use the drop-down menus to specify desired units.
Click Output units tab.
Use the drop-down menu to specify desired units.
Under Output format, select Scientific, Engineering, or Concise mix numerical output format.

Note:
With Engineering format, setting too few digits after the dot may result in zero quantity output values. For example, the number 0.0000056 specified with Engineering format and 3 digits after the dot will be displayed as 0.000. In most cases, Concise Mix is preferred.
Click OK.

Note: To change the units for a particular/existing project, in the Project Tree right-click on Units and click Update.