Unit Sets
- Last UpdatedApr 08, 2024
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The Unit Sets hierarchy is created in the Dictionary Explorer, refer to Unit Sets for further information. Use the Unit Sets Configuration window to create, configure, copy and delete unit sets. The definitions are stored in the Dictionary database, these definitions can be exchanged between the external file definition and the internal database definition.
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All unit sets definition changes are stored after Save Work.
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Create unit set |
Creates a new unit set, input a name for the new unit set. Unicode characters can be used in the name. Note: Select the appropriate dimension from the drop-down list (an alternative way to enter a dimension is to type a common unit for the needed dimension. For example: if m3/h is entered it will be resolved to Volumetric Flow). |
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Delete unit set |
Deletes the currently selected unit set. |
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Copy unit set |
Copies the currently selected unit set. |
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Unit |
Input appropriate unit(s) of measure, ir required add multiple units of measure. |
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System |
Select a system of measure from the drop-down list (imperial, metric, SI or US). |
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Add unit |
Adds a new unit to the unit set, |
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Up order |
Moves the currently selected unit up in order of appearance. |
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Down order |
Moves the currently selected unit down in the order of appearance. |
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Delete |
Deletes the currently selected unit from the unit set. |
Once a new unit has been added to the unit set, it is displayed in a grid in the Configure Unit Sets window.
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Unit |
The database name of the unit |
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Display Label |
The label that will be displayed throughout the system. Unicode characters can be used. Each display label should be unique per unit set. Refer to Display Label for further information. |
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Precision |
The number of decimal digits that will be used. |