Metric vs. Imperial

WYSIWYG enables you to use metric or imperial units at any time. You may choose to set a default type of unit, and you may choose to switch unit type on the fly.

You can also indicate whether you want these units measured in whole numbers, fractions (to the sixteenth of a inch), centimeters, or millimeters.

To set the default unit type

1. From the Options menu, choose Document Options.
2. Click the Draw Defaults tab.
3. Click either Metric or Imperial.
4. Click either Whole, Fraction, mm or cm.

Note: These choices vary based on whether you selected Metric or Imperial in step 3.

To switch unit types on the fly

Double-click the units display on the Status bar.