Manage UOM groups

To create, modify, and delete UOM groups, you must have Write permission for the UOM database.

In addition to the Metric and US Customary UOM groups that are installed with PI System Explorer, you can create additional UOM groups to which you can map units of measure. You can also modify and delete group names and descriptions.

1. To manage UOM groups, click Unit of Measure in the navigator.

2. Choose from the following actions.

   • On the toolbar, click the UOM Groups icon.

   • Click File > UOM Groups.

3. Choose from the following actions.

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   Create a new group	Click New UOM Group. In the Unit-of-Measure Properties window, enter a unique name for the UOM group in the Name field. Optional. In the Description field, enter a description for the UOM group. Click OK. The new group is added to the list in the UOM Groups window.
   Modify a group	Select the group you want to modify and click Properties. In the Unit-of-Measure Properties window, make changes as needed to the name and/or description. Click OK.
   Delete a group	Select the group you want to delete and click Delete. In the Delete confirmation window, click Yes. Note: If the deleted UOM group was previously selected in Tools > Options on the General tab, the Display UOM Group value is reset to <None>. Attributes are reset to the default UOM defined in the associated element template.

4. Check in your changes to the UOM database.