Convert model from inches to mm

[Anonymous]

I came across a problem of a 3d model being drawn in inch format. The dimensions are supposed to be in mm so the model is huge (as you can imagine). Is there any way I can change all the dimensions from inches to mm and have the model change with it?

I did change the unites, under tools, document options...but that only changes the dimensions and does not scale the actual model. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!!

[Anonymous]

I came across a problem of a 3d model being drawn in inch format. The dimensions are supposed to be in mm so the model is huge (as you can imagine). Is there any way I can change all the dimensions from inches to mm and have the model change with it?

I did change the unites, under tools, document options...but that only changes the dimensions and does not scale the actual model. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!!

[JDMather]

Is the part finished - set in concrete?
If so you could derive with a scale factor.

[JDMather]

Is the part finished - set in concrete?
If so you could derive with a scale factor.

[Anonymous]

The quickest way would be to derived the "Inch" model to "mm" using the
"conversion" for the scale factor and create a new metric model.

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wrote in message news:5814154@discussion.autodesk.com...
I came across a problem of a 3d model being drawn in inch format. The
dimensions are supposed to be in mm so the model is huge (as you can
imagine). Is there any way I can change all the dimensions from inches to
mm and have the model change with it?

I did change the unites, under tools, document options...but that only
changes the dimensions and does not scale the actual model. Any help would
be appreciated. Thank you!!

[Anonymous]

The quickest way would be to derived the "Inch" model to "mm" using the
"conversion" for the scale factor and create a new metric model.

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3gb memory, SCSI320-15k
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IV2008-pro sp2,
SpacePilot Rel V: 3.5.4 Dvr V: 6.4.4 Firmware 3.12

wrote in message news:5814154@discussion.autodesk.com...
I came across a problem of a 3d model being drawn in inch format. The
dimensions are supposed to be in mm so the model is huge (as you can
imagine). Is there any way I can change all the dimensions from inches to
mm and have the model change with it?

I did change the unites, under tools, document options...but that only
changes the dimensions and does not scale the actual model. Any help would
be appreciated. Thank you!!

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys, i knew you all would know. Worked like a charm when I changed the scale for the derived part. Thanks a lot for your help!

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys, i knew you all would know. Worked like a charm when I changed the scale for the derived part. Thanks a lot for your help!

[Anonymous]

Again with the derive command!

*memo to self* "Derive"

Cheers,
Shawn

[Anonymous]

Again with the derive command!

*memo to self* "Derive"

Cheers,
Shawn

[Anonymous]

I'm new at this so I need major help with the smae complication. I don't understand!!!

[Anonymous]

I'm new at this so I need major help with the smae complication. I don't understand!!!

[Anonymous]

I need you to be more specific. Do I have to make a totally different part?

[Anonymous]

I need you to be more specific. Do I have to make a totally different part?

[Anonymous]

I need you to be more specific. Do I have to make a totally new part?

[Anonymous]

I need you to be more specific. Do I have to make a totally new part?

[JDMather]

Attach your file here.
Let's see what you already have.

[JDMather]

Attach your file here.
Let's see what you already have.

[mcgyvr]

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2014/...

[mcgyvr]

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2014/...

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

It's an Iphone 5 C stand amplifier

[Anonymous]

It's an Iphone 5 C stand amplifier

[JDMather]

Every time you entered a dimension value - Inventor told you it was using inch units.

To correct the part

Start a new Metric (mm) part.

Go to Manage tab> Derive

Select your original part file and enter scale factor

Next time pay attention to Units.

[JDMather]

Every time you entered a dimension value - Inventor told you it was using inch units.

To correct the part

Start a new Metric (mm) part.

Go to Manage tab> Derive

Select your original part file and enter scale factor

Next time pay attention to Units.

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! Kyle,

There are a few options depending on the model you have. For this particular case, I personally think you would be better off do the following.

1) Go to Tools -> Document Settings -> Unit -> change it from inch to mm. This will make all the model parameters in mm unit but the actual values are changed.

2) Edit each feature from top to bottom and change the parameter value from inch-base to mm based (simply replace "in" with "mm).

In this way, the model will be properly rescaled and all parameters are converted accordingly. In 2016, you can use Direct Edit -> Scale -> Uniform -> 1/25.4. In 2015 or earlier, you will have to use Derive -> Scale like JD mentioned here.

It looks like you might have picked the wrong unit template to start with. You might want to either pick the unit-specific template next time or go to Tools -> Application Options -> File -> Configure Default Template to reset your default template to mm-based.

Thanks!

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! Kyle,

There are a few options depending on the model you have. For this particular case, I personally think you would be better off do the following.

1) Go to Tools -> Document Settings -> Unit -> change it from inch to mm. This will make all the model parameters in mm unit but the actual values are changed.

2) Edit each feature from top to bottom and change the parameter value from inch-base to mm based (simply replace "in" with "mm).

In this way, the model will be properly rescaled and all parameters are converted accordingly. In 2016, you can use Direct Edit -> Scale -> Uniform -> 1/25.4. In 2015 or earlier, you will have to use Derive -> Scale like JD mentioned here.

It looks like you might have picked the wrong unit template to start with. You might want to either pick the unit-specific template next time or go to Tools -> Application Options -> File -> Configure Default Template to reset your default template to mm-based.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Nevermind. We're going to print it with our 3d printer soon, so I'm going to make it again using the same dimentions with the firstone and make it again in mm.

[Anonymous]

Nevermind. We're going to print it with our 3d printer soon, so I'm going to make it again using the same dimentions with the firstone and make it again in mm.

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much! I will try that once I get to that class. Thank you for your help!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much! I will try that once I get to that class. Thank you for your help!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Never mind the never mind!!!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Never mind the never mind!!!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

How do you change it without changing the values of the parameters?

[Anonymous]

How do you change it without changing the values of the parameters?

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! I still think change the parameter unit is the right way to do this, especially if you want to use the file in the future. The other options you have would be deriving the part as a new part and set scale factor to 1/25.4 (Inventor 2015 or earlier). Or, you can use Direct Edit -> Scale on Inventor 2016.

Thanks!

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! I still think change the parameter unit is the right way to do this, especially if you want to use the file in the future. The other options you have would be deriving the part as a new part and set scale factor to 1/25.4 (Inventor 2015 or earlier). Or, you can use Direct Edit -> Scale on Inventor 2016.

Thanks!