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Global Variable Units Not Working
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:26 am
by mattpeneguy
I have this file where I enter the units as inches for a global variable it's doing a conversion as if I entered them in metric when I try to use the variable. File units are set to IPS, but SW is altering my 1in = .0254 when I try to use the global variable.
Anyone know how to fix this?
Here's a video showing what I mean:
I have also attached the file...Frustrating...
Re: Global Variable Units Not Working
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:32 am
by Glenn Schroeder
It worked fine for me. I started a new sketch, inserted a construction line, and set its length equal to the global variable. I hate to ask this from an experienced user, but have you re-booted since you first noticed this?
And if yes, and it's still acting up, maybe change the units from Custom to IPS?
Re: Global Variable Units Not Working
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:44 am
by AlexB
With your file, I made the line in Sketch6 ="rise" and it shows 1". What SW version are you using?
I even looked in the KB and can't find anything reported for anything similar.
2021 SP5.1
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Re: Global Variable Units Not Working
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:21 am
by DennisD
PEBCAK?
Re: Global Variable Units Not Working
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 11:28 am
by mattpeneguy
Glenn Schroeder wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:32 am
It worked fine for me. I started a new sketch, inserted a construction line, and set its length equal to the global variable.
I hate to ask this from an experienced user, but have you re-booted since you first noticed this?
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And if yes, and it's still acting up, maybe change the units from Custom to IPS?
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That's probably it...In a Zoom meeting now, but will try that. It's been a while since I've rebooted.
Re: Global Variable Units Not Working
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 11:42 am
by mattpeneguy
DennisD wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:21 amPEBCAK?
Not an unlikely guess.
Re: Global Variable Units Not Working
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 11:44 am
by mattpeneguy
Thanks for the suggestion @Glenn Schroeder. I changed from "Custom" to IPS and it fixed the problem. Still confused as to how it happened.
Stupid SW, buggy software...Are my templates now broken? I guess I'll follow up next week with a coworker and check it out.
Re: Global Variable Units Not Working
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 12:39 pm
by Glenn Schroeder
mattpeneguy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 11:44 am
Thanks for the suggestion @Glenn Schroeder. I changed from "Custom" to IPS and it fixed the problem. Still confused as to how it happened.
Stupid SW, buggy software...
Are my templates now broken? I guess I'll follow up next week with a coworker and check it out.
I would definitely check them, and if they're set to Custom I'd change it to IPS.