Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
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In a drawing, I've setted my primary dimension as fraction. For some dimensions I overrided them to decimal but I don't know from there how to control the number of digits as default. In unit you have the option to set the fraction denominator or the decimal numbers, not both.
I went to option-document-dimension-precision with no success as well. I can just override it at the dimension tab ("other", but cannot find where is the document setting for decimal format when fraction is the default)
I went to option-document-dimension-precision with no success as well. I can just override it at the dimension tab ("other", but cannot find where is the document setting for decimal format when fraction is the default)






RE: Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
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RE: Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
RE: Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
RE: Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
Eric
RE: Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
If I read correctly, you're mixing fractions and decimals together on drawings?
Chris
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RE: Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
Yes, the whole drawing is in fraction but some holes and positionning are critical and I nedd to put x.xxx value but the default (when overridden) is set to x.xx and I am wondering how to change it to x.xxx. MOreover that when you override it you can adjust the number of digits to (document!)
RE: Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
To answer your question, I think double-click on the dim and manually change it?
You may email me.
Chris
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RE: Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
Why? Because some standard says to do so? Whadda they know?
Seriously though, fractions have been used as a means of indicating tolerance for a long time.
Tolerance (Unless Specified)
.XXX = ± .005"
.XX = ± .010"
.X = ± .020"
Fractions = ± 1/32"
RE: Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
Bouing,
Check your company stds, I 'think' this is not allowed.
Chris
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RE: Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
RE: Primary unit is fraction, how to control when override to decimal?
See 10.2.2.2, pg 89:
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I have had too many arguments with machinists that round the fractions vs decimals differently.
Chris
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