Specifies units and constants for a units file.
Name
Displays the type of unit, such as Length, Area, or Pressure.
System Unit
Displays the default system unit used as a multiplier for conversions, such as feet, sq-inches, and psig.
Constant
Select a defined conversion constant used as a multiplier for conversions, or type your own value.
User Unit
Select a defined unit for the conversion from the drop-down, or click in the box and type your own unit.
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If you select a defined Constant, the software changes User Unit to the correct unit. If you select a defined User Unit, the software changes Constant to the correct value.
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If you type your own value for Constant and User Unit, you must manually ensure that the combination provides the needed conversion.
Open
Open an existing units file for editing.
Save
Saves the units file.
Save and Exit
Saves the units file and closes the dialog box.
Help
Opens the help.