Use the General tab of the Dimension properties dialog box to view and modify options related to dimension format, unit and precision.
The integer values are provided for situations when you need to use the value as a value for an advanced option.
Option
Integer value
Notes
Format
###
0
###[.#]
1
###.#
2
###[.##]
3
###.##
4
###[.###]
5
###.###
6
### #/#
7
## #/##.## #
8
This option is available only for straight dimensions.
Precision
0.00
For defining precision with rounding. For example, with precision 0.33 the actual dimension 50.40 is shown as 50.33.
0.50
0.33
0.25
1/8
For imperial units
1/16
1/32
1/10
For defining precision without rounding
1/100
9
1/1000
10
Units
automatic
Uses the units defined in the model
mm
millimeters
cm
centimeters
m
meters
foot - inch
feet and inches
Inches are converted into integer feet, and the remaining inches are shown in inches.
cm / m
centimeters and meters
Dimensions under 100 cm are shown in centimeters, and dimensions above 100 cm are shown in meters. Millimeters are shown as superscript.
inch
inches
feet