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You can use AutoCAD as a converter of measurement units. Just perform the conversion with the command (LISP function) cvunit.

Examples:

(cvunit 1 "minute" "second") ... 60
(cvunit 1 "are" "hectare") ... 0.01
(cvunit 1 "fathom" "meter") ... 1.8288
(cvunit 1 "foot" "meter") ... 0.3048
Of yourse you can use a real converted value instead of "1". This value (specified in the first unit) will be converted to the second unit.

The measurement units are defined in the file ACAD.UNT in the Support folders.

See also the online interactive unit converter here in the online tools section, and the free ConvertUnits add-on palette.

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30.7.2007   21067×  
   
this tip shared by ARKANCE experts applies to: AutoCAD · AutoCAD LT · AutoCAD Architecture · AutoCAD Mechanical · AutoCAD Plant 3D · AutoCAD Map 3D · Civil 3D 3D ·

See also:
Tip 4280:Using expressions in AutoCAD dialog boxes.
Tip 2709:How many seconds has one year (in AutoCAD)?


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