topic Re: working units set but still display incorrectly in Modeling

working units set but still display incorrectly

heathldesign — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:41:09 GMT

I have the working units, dimensions and calculations set to ⅛" but the risers on my stairs are displaying in 64ths, bug?
H

Re: working units set but still display incorrectly

Daniel Kovacs — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:49:59 GMT

I am not quite sure what you mean.

Can you reproduce the same in an empty project, or only in a specific one?
If you can, then could you create a really simple test file, and post it here, with a picture showing what the problem is?

Thanks,

Re: working units set but still display incorrectly

heathldesign — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 21:06:32 GMT

Thankds dkovacs, i'll give it a go. will the int libraries update automatically when updates are available?

Re: working units set but still display incorrectly

Daniel Kovacs — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:44:38 GMT

Hello,

When there's a library update available for your version, you should get a notification about it (if you have notifications about updates turned on). You can also check it manually by going to 'Help>Check for Updates...'.

In either case, you will need to download and install the updates manually.

Regards,

Re: working units set but still display incorrectly

heathldesign — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:38:33 GMT

thanks
I just realized that my last reply was to the wrong post, but you answered anyway, thanks again. as soon as i find an example of the dimension issue, i'll send it along.
Heath

Re: working units set but still display incorrectly

heathldesign — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:31:15 GMT

ok, i found what i was looking for. i have my working units and dimensions set to ⅛" but my stair risers are displaying in 64ths which is slightly overkill. how do i adjust the dimension display for the stairs?
Heath

Re: working units set but still display incorrectly

Daniel Kovacs — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:15:35 GMT

Hello,

I am not quite sure where to look for this.

Could you post a picture of this issue?
Could you reproduce the same in an empty project, or only in a specific one?
If you can, then could you create a really simple test file, and post it here (or send me the file in a Private Message)?

Thanks,

Re: working units set but still display incorrectly

Daniel Kovacs — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:52:13 GMT

Hello everyone,

So, it looks like the issue is that the stair description text displays the measurements in 1/64" precision when its unit is set to inches (which is the default setting).

If you want this to follow your Dimension Unit settings instead (in project preferences - where you defined e.g. a 1/8" precision for length measurements), then you just have to go to the Description text settings of the stair, and change the unit from "inch" to "by Project Preferences".

I hope this helps you Heath, and also others who might stumble upon this issue in the future.

Regards,

Re: working units set but still display incorrectly

heathldesign — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:49:37 GMT

Great, thanks Daniel.
Heath

Re: working units set but still display incorrectly

heathldesign — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 19:18:52 GMT

Hi Daniel,
Ok, I don't have those options see screen shot. in fact, i can't see anywhere to even add the rise and run dimensions without manually adding it in the custom text field. this is a different model, but it's still AC@@ USA and it's still the standard profiles. what's going on here? I am also seeing the same issue with some of my windows. there is no place in my window selection settings to change this as far as i can see either.
Heath

Re: working units set but still display incorrectly

Daniel Kovacs — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 06:39:45 GMT

Hi,

In your screenshot of the settings dialog you are in the "Floor Plan Display" settings in the tree view. You have to go deeper into the "Description" sub-menu (see my original screenshot).

Also, once there, make sure you have the same object selected at the top.

Regards,

Re: working units set but still display incorrectly

heathldesign — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:56:20 GMT

thanks Daniel, i see that now.
Heath