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Converting English to MM using ug_convert_part.exe / convertprt.exe

Converting English to MM using ug_convert_part.exe / convertprt.exe

Converting English to MM using ug_convert_part.exe / convertprt.exe

(OP)
Converting English to Metric... Multiply by 25.4...

EASY HUH?!!

Nope!

I have some components of mixed units.  (Some are English and metric.)  I want them all to be metric.  So I started this thread a while back.  http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=261407&page=1

THE GOOD:
I've used the methods outlined in this thread to convert the units.  I converted a batch of files and the methods worked to an extent.  

The bad:
I am noticing that some take a while to open (not a big deal)... I assume its just re-associating dimensions.

THE UGLY:
It has totally hosed the expressions and many formulas found in the parts.  The interpart references are also screwed up.

Is this something I am doing wrong or is this just a limitation of the conversion process?  I still have the pre-converted parts so I can covert them again.

If anyone can please help steer me straight I'd appreciate it!!

Thanks All!
 

RE: Converting English to MM using ug_convert_part.exe / convertprt.exe

(OP)
Oh and on the bottom section of the jpg I attached, those are before and after photos...

I forgot to mention that what it hosed up was that it was adding a P569 (random P expression) to many of the expressions.  

The interlinked parts now look like some huge formula instead of a consistent value.

Some expressions that were interlinked have now been replaced by solid values instead of an expression such as "XXXXXXXX-001"::Rivets_Number_of

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