Inch Conversion Settings

Define the presentation method and precision of an inch dimension in the dialog box options.

Dialog Box Options

Type
Defines the presentation method of an inch dimension. Select a suitable option.
Precision
Defines the display precision of an inch dimension. Select a suitable option.
Ignore Precisions of Individual Measures
Dimension-specific inch conversion precisions are not taken into consideration when this checkbox is selected. If the checkbox is empty, dimension-specific conversion precisions are kept. This function is available when you are converting the existing dimensions in a drawing into inches. Converting dimensions to inches
You can define a dimension-specific conversion precision as a dimension property. Select a dimension and the Properties function. Select a precision from the Precision list.
Dimension Properties
Note:
  • If the distance to be converted is less than 1 inch, only fractions of an inch are included in the dimension by default, for example 3/4". If you want 0 to be the first dimension figure, for example 0 3/4", add the keyword suppress_zero_inches= 0 to the draft keyword group.