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Inventor 2023 - Value of dimension is in inches but the unit is millimeter

xxpochita123 — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:18:17 GMT

When I try to get the length of the imported SAT file using 'Measure', the value of the dimension is in inches but the unit is millimeter. But when I try to get the length using 'Dimension,' its value and unit is in millimeters (which is the correct one). How do I fix this error?

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Re: Value of dimension is in inches but the unit is millimeter

Gabriel_Watson — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:59:10 GMT

Indeed that's strange, but check under Tools (tab) > Document Settings > Units, what is the file unit system. Your 3D annotation will still obey the Style set on the drawing you have (open a drawing to check Manage > Styles Editor > pick any of the "3DA" types under "Dimension", with the filter set to show All Styles):

I believe your 3DA style used is different than the style on the document settings for the 3D model (which is also followed by the sketch dimension).

Re: Value of dimension is in inches but the unit is millimeter

johnsonshiue — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:53:04 GMT

Hi! There is no 3D Annotation here. The value is the measurement. I think just changing the part document unit should be enough (from inch to mm).

Many thanks!

Re: Value of dimension is in inches but the unit is millimeter

ahoulston — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:11:31 GMT

Try:

Tools > Options panel, Document Settings > Standard tab

Look for the dropdown under 'Annotations' at the bottom and try "ASME mm"