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Setting Tool Diameter

Discussion in 'SketchUcam Help' started by Zander48, Jan 15, 2018.

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  1. Zander48

    Zander48 New Member

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    I change the diameter of the tool on Parameters menu and save that file however, when I load that file, it shows what I presume is the default size again (1/8").
    It shows a character before the 1/8 that looks like an "S" laying on its back.
    Anyone have an idea how I can change this "default"?
    Alex
     
    Zander48, Jan 15, 2018
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  2. swarfer

    swarfer Moderator Staff Member

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    you are using fractional inches which Sketchup rounds off during conversions.
    rather use decimal inches to three decimals. like 0.000
    you can still enter 1/8" as exactly that but Sketchup will display it as 0.125"

    How to set it?
    In Sketchup, click Window|ModelInfo|Units

    the ~ means 'approximately' meaning it cannot display the actual value and has selected 1/8" as the closest fraction (which may actually be far off sometimes).
    the ~ is named a 'tilda'
     
    swarfer, Jan 16, 2018
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