Using the Conversion Function 

Using the Function Without Parameterization

  1. If you place the cursor on a non-numerical field, it is possible to enter any value. For a numerical field, conversion is performed immediately. Choose Environment ® Convert MeasUnit.

    2. The Convert Unit of Measurement dialog box is displayed.

  2. Enter the value to be converted together with its unit in the block Value entry.
  3. In the block Conversion to target unit, enter the unit into which the value is to be converted.
  4. Choose Proceed.

    5. The system enters the value in the block Conversion to target unit and shows you in the block Conversion to SI unit, in which SI unit it is storing this value, and to which dimension the SI unit belongs.

  5. You can now convert further entries. To do this, repeat steps 2 to 4.
  6. Save the data.

Using the Function With Parameterization

  1. Place the cursor on the required value, and choose Environment ® Convert MeasUnit.

    2. The Convert Unit of Measurement dialog box is displayed. It has already converted the value into the SI unit for the characteristic.

  2. In the block Conversion to target unit, enter the unit into which the value is to be converted.
  3. Choose Proceed.

    4. The system calculates the required value and enters in the field in the block Conversion to target unit.

  4. You can now convert further entries.
  5. Save the data.

Displaying the List of Conversions

  1. Choose Environment ® Convert MeasUnit.

    2. The Convert Unit of Measurement dialog box is displayed.

  2. Select the icon Conversion list.

You see a list of all conversions performed in this work operation.