topic Re: Custom unit types in Inventor Forum

Custom unit types

karl.lednik — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:20:35 GMT

Is it possible to add a custom unit type? We use troy ounce (TR) for some things containing precious metals.

Or what about changing "in" to "IN"?

We're beginning to have our assembly drawings use the bom from Inventor rather than from our MRP system and these are the kind of things that would allow a smoother transition, thus more success.

Re: Custom unit types

kacper.suchomski — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:46:49 GMT

I do not see such an option, neither in the settings nor in the parameters.

Re: Custom unit types

johnsonshiue — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:03:53 GMT

Hi Karl,

It gets tricky in the drawing. I don't think a custom unit can be easily displayed without using iLogic. In the model, compound unit is supported. For example, you may create a speed unit called in per second (in/s), even though it is not defined out-of-the-box.

Many thanks!