The Vectorworks program provides a wide range of measurement systems to select from and also provides the flexibility to create a customized measurement system. The selected measurement system is applied throughout the drawing, from the measurements that display on the rulers to those used in dimensions and worksheets.
Command |
Path |
Units |
File > Document Settings |
The Units command opens the Units dialog box, which organizes units settings on several panes.
Some areas of the program, such as irrigation (Vectorworks Landmark required) have separate unit specifications that are set elsewhere.
To select or change the current measurement system:
1. Select the command.
The Units dialog box opens.
2.Specify the units display parameters.
Click to show/hide the parameters.
The Dimensions pane settings affect the units throughout the drawing and the rounding settings for primary dimensions.
Click to show/hide the parameters.
The Dual Dimensions pane contains many of the same parameters found on the Dimensions pane, but its settings apply only to secondary dimensions. If dual dimensions are not being used, these settings have no effect. For more information on dual dimensioning, see Dual dimensioning.
Click to show/hide the parameters.
The Energos pane settings affect energy analysis calculations and displays. See Energos energy analysis module for more information.
Click to show/hide the parameters.
The Structural pane settings affect calculations and displays for Event rigging and structural analysis (Vectorworks Spotlight required).
Click to show/hide the parameters.
The Materials pane sets the units for the calculation and display of material resources, independently from the document settings. Select the desired measurement system.
Command |
Path |
Units |
File > Document Settings |
To create a customized measurement system:
1. Select the command.
The Units dialog box opens.
2.Select Custom from the appropriate Units list, or if editing an existing custom measurement system, select the custom name from the Units list.
3.Click Custom.
The Custom Units dialog box opens. The available values in each field vary based on the custom unit type.
Click to show/hide the parameters.