Converting a Metric File to Standard
Converting a Metric File to Standard
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One of my students created his semester project in metric units, but our CNC software requires models to be in standard units.
I'm using NX2 on a PC. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
I'm using NX2 on a PC. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!





RE: Converting a Metric File to Standard
I live in Bulgaria (somewhere in Europe
Sorry if it's not appropriate joke.
But the converting of files inch<-->metric (that's what you're asking for, am I right?) is discussed in deep already. See this thread:
How to change units in a prt file
I hope this helped
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Penkov, Peter I.
Non-standard Equipment Designer
RE: Converting a Metric File to Standard
The post processor will output which ever units you want either way.
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RE: Converting a Metric File to Standard
I figured out a much easier way to convert files then what was posted.
On a PC, open the command window, change to the UGII directory, and type ug_convert_part -X Y. Replace X with "in" if you want to convert to inches or "mm" if you want to convert to mm. Replace Y with the path and file name that you want to convert. For example, to convert a file named "metric.prt" located in a folder called UG_Files to inches, type:
ug_convert_part -in c:\UG_Files\metric.prt
Likewise, if you wanted to convert that file from inches back to mm, type:
ug_convert_part -mm c:\UG_Files\metric.prt
No programs to download and a quick conversion. Thanks again for your help!
RE: Converting a Metric File to Standard
working with command window was discussed in the thread above. and ewh received a star for his detailed explanation.
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"...standards are great because they give nonconformists something to not conform to..."
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Penkov, Peter I.
Non-standard Equipment Designer
RE: Converting a Metric File to Standard
I'm always amazed how few nc programmers use assy mode. It's way easier and cleaner.
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