Measurements problem
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Hi all!
New here, but having a strange problem.
Sometimes, the measurements in the measurements box are displayed very weird. When I use the Tape measure tool to see how wide something in my model is, instead of just giving me for example "5mm", the box says "**~**5mm".
I've searched on the internet, but can't seem to find out what this "~" means. Also, when i export my model to have it printed in 3D, the measurements of the model are totally wrong (either way to big or way to small.. )
can anyone help me?
thanks in advance..
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The "~" means "approximately" so 5mm is 5 mm BUT ~5mm is near to 5 mm but could be from around 4.51 mm up to 5.49 mm [it rounds up/down to ~5mm].
For a building you won't normally need to work to more than 1mm accuracy, I always use straight mm and accept the ~5mm for what it is - but if you want to see the odd part after the decimal point then change your Model-Info>Units settings to more accuracy say '0.00' and you'll then see them, BUT sometimes you'll still see "~" if the actual dimension is not exact to 2dp...
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Hi folks.
If the object being measured is not exactly up to the precision of what you specified in your Units, you will get this ~ (approx.) symbol.
For example, if you specify 0.0 mm and the object measures 3.001 mm, you will get this ~ symbol. Just push the precision to more decimals (3 in this case).
Even if you did not enter such numbers, dividing a line or generating curves, for example, can lead to such numbers.
Just ideas.
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