Multiple units in a drawing

[justgeo-2]

Hello everyone-
I am creating a drawing that is designed with mixed units. Some dimensions are to be called out inmillimeters and some are to be in centimeters. Can I set individual dimensions to a different unit of measure from the model? Unfortunately, using dual dimensions is not an option.


In the past I've been forced to overwrite the dimensions but I really hate doing that.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Justin

 

[Kemmenegger]

there is a configuration setting in for the dual dimensions in your DTL file.

 

[justgeo-2]

I'm aware of the dual dimension functionality but I'm unable to apply it in this case. What I'mneeding to do is have the length displayed in cm and the hole distance in mm, without overwriting the individual dimensions.

 

[design-engine]

yea. Motorola has that dtl function set called dual dimensions because they want both inches and millimeters. I am not sure how you would do that fro mm vs cm.

 

[dr_gallup]

No can do & it would violate all known drawing standards.

 

[justgeo-2]

No can do & it would violate all known drawing standards.

That seems to be standard procedure around here.

I don't believe those who made the company standards were aware that there existed nationally recognized standards... And once a drawing change gets signed off on a lowly Designer is not going to be able to get the drawing corrected.