This task shows you how to set the units in which you will be working - inches or millimeters or yards and so on. It also shows you how to set the grid if you choose to have one. | ||
1. | To set the working units click on Tools - Options. Expand the General node, select Parameters and Measure and click the Units tab. | |
2. | Under Magnitudes, select Length and click the drop down arrow to set the unit of measure you will be using; Millimeter, Meter, etc. | |
3. | Now, scroll down the list in Magnitudes and select Area. Select the unit of measure you will be using for area. Note: This is normally consistent with the Length standard. | |
4. | To set the grid click Tools - Options and, under Options click Mechanical Design - Drafting and then select the General tab. | |
5. | In the Grid settings, check the Display option if it is not checked. For Primary Spacing enter 50 mm and for Graduations enter 5 mm. Primary Spacing refers to the bold lines in the grid. Graduations are the lighter gray lines. | |
6. | Click OK. | |
To learn more about these options read the Infrastructure and Drafting documentation. | ||
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