In many places throughout Chief Architect, you can choose what units are used with different objects. The program automatically calculates conversions based on the data on this panel.
These conversions are also useful when you import drawings. Chief Architect draws plans in real world measurements. When you draw an object, it appears small on screen, but the program sees it as actual size. The drawing is only scaled at the time you print it. This means that if you import a drawing that is already scaled, you must convert the units using this panel. You must add the units here for them to be available in the Import Drawing Wizard.
The default unit conversions are locked and cannot be changed, but custom conversions can be added to the list.
List of unit conversions available.
Sample - This area shows how the selected unit converts to a sampling of similar units. Use this to verify that any unit conversion you add is correct.
Add, Edit, Delete, or Copy the unit conversions. Certain unit conversions are locked and cannot be edited or deleted.
If you click Add, Edit or Copy, the Add Unit Conversion dialog displays.
Unit Name - Type the name of the unit. Names must be unique.
Default Unit - Check this box to display this unit in places that present lists of available units. For example, if you have inches as units and make inches a default, inches appear on the list when you are given a choice of units, such as in the Import Drawing Wizard. In other places, such as the Material List, all units are listed.
Measurement Type specifies what the unit measures. Select the appropriate radio button.
Multiply by gives you a number to multiply by to convert to the unit you select from thedrop-down list. A measurement type must be selected before the list is populated.
Create a unit conversion for furlongs, a unit of measurement equal to 660 feet that originated in England.
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