SwMacroFlow
.swp macro
Change Document Unit: set SOLIDWORKS units in bulk
Sets the document's unit system and the individual length, angle, mass, volume, time, force, power and energy units. Optionally switches inch dimensions to fractions.
Download Change Document Unit.swp Get SwMacroFlow
Put the downloaded file in this folder, then open SwMacroFlow and choose it from the library.
%LOCALAPPDATA%\SwMacroFlow\macrosRuns per file, on parts, assemblies and drawings.
Inputs
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| UnitSystem | MMGS, IPS, MKS, CGS or Custom. |
| LengthUnit | Length unit for the document. |
| DualLengthUnit | Length unit for dual dimensions. |
| AngleUnit | degrees, deg/min, deg/min/sec or radians. |
Only read when UnitSystem is Custom
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CustomLength / CustomMass / CustomVolume | Custom system base units. |
| CustomTime / CustomForce / CustomPower / CustomEnergy | The rest of the custom system. |
Fractions — only apply to IPS, or a Custom system using inches
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| UseFractions | Show inch dimensions as fractions. |
| Denominator | Smallest fraction to show: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64. |
| RoundFractions | Round to the nearest fraction rather than showing a remainder. |
Results
Reports the unit system and length unit that were applied, or the first unit name it could not recognise.