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The unit to be used during data entry in the program ideCAD is determined by clicking Input Units settings. The unit chosen in this dialogue is effective in all dialogs, coordinates and dimensions.

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You can also access the input units settings from the Preferences dialog.

Input Units Settings

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Specifications

Meter

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If checked, all units are meters. The variables, coordinates, dimensions in the dialogs are defined in meters.

Centimeter

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If checked, all units are centimeters. The variables, coordinates and dimensions in the dialogs are defined in centimeters.

Millimeter

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If checked, all units are millimeters. The variables, coordinates and dimensions in the dialogs are defined in millimeters.

Feet and fractional inches

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If checked, all units are feet and fractional inches. The variables, coordinates and dimensions in the dialogs are defined in this unit. The unit format is for example 15 '-10 3/4 ".

Feet and decimal inches

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If checked, all units are feet and decimal places inches. The variables, coordinates and dimensions in the dialogs are defined in this unit. The unit format is eg 15 '- 10.7 ".

Decimal feet

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If checked, all units become feet with decimal places. The variables, coordinates and dimensions in the dialogs are defined in this unit. The unit format is for example 15.89 '.

Fractional inches

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If checked, all units are fractional inches. The variables, coordinates and dimensions in the dialogs are defined in this unit. Unit format is for example 1901/2 .

Decimal inches

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If checked, all units are inches with decimal places. The variables, coordinates and dimensions in the dialogs are defined in this unit. The unit format is for example 190.7 ".

Digit count

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It determines how many digits will be shown after the comma. The desired number is selected from the list. For example, if 2 is selected, units will be shown as two digits after the comma. If 0 is selected, units will not be shown after the comma.

Fractions

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It determines the precision of the dimension to be made in fractional inch format. In the list, there are options with a sensitivity of 1/2, ¼, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/34. If "no fraction" is selected, units will appear without fractions.

Also, there is a "Units" tab in the settings of some objects, such as door / window and dimensioning settings. The setting made here is used for the object in question.

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