Units

This document explains how to customize Parameters and Measure > Units settings for units of measure and dimension display.

Select the Units tab to access options for:

Units



The default unit along with its symbol is displayed for each magnitude. You can define or redefine:

  • the default unit
  • and the display of values for magnitude type parameters.

Dimensions display

Note that this option is available only if the XML configuration setting is set.

Warning: These settings will not be taken into account if the computed value is comprised between -0.5 and +0.5.



Display trailing zeros
If checked, enables you to display trailing zeros.
Exponential notation for values greater than 10e+
Enables you to define the upper limit for using an exponential notation.

By default, this option is set to 6.

Exponential notation for values lower than 10e-
Enables you to define the lower limit for using an exponential notation.

By default, this option is set to 6.

Same display for read/write numbers and read-only numbers
If checked, both read-write and read-only numbers will have the same display.
Important: If you specify a number of decimal places greater than 8 the computed value will not be rounded-up.

By default, this option is checked.

Decimal places for read-write numbers
Enables you to define the number of decimal places to display for read-write numbers.

By default, this option is set to 3.

Decimal places for read-only numbers
Enables you to define the number of decimal places to display for read-only numbers.

By default, this option is set to 3.