Does the software convert inch-pound dimensions to metric?
For every specification statement that includes a unit of measure, the master database includes both the inch-pound and metric units. It is easy to switch between them (from the Summary Info dialog box) and you can even include them both, as inch-pound (metric) or metric (inch-pound). Where there are dimensional fill-in-the-blanks, the software does not convert the values you enter. If you use both inch-pound units and metric units in most of your specs, you should probably choose which format you want and not switch it thereafter. The reason is that the fill-in-the-blank is actually just text, with four versions of units for a specific instance, not calculations. You’ll have to make the calculations yourself and choose whether you want a “hard”, “soft”, or rationalized conversion.
