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Is there any way (short of creating a template) to change the default from metric to English without reinstalling Solidworks?

RE: default settings

You can change it for any document, but the default setting comes from the default template.  No need to create a new template, just modify the existing one.  Not a big deal.

Timelord

RE: default settings

If you're in an active document, got to Tools->Options->Document Properties->Units to change the dimensions.
Your best bet is to create templates the reflect your needed dimension style(s). You'll need to create separate templates for parts, assemblies and drawings.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
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