Units

OptimumK is able to use both imperial and metric units. The user can also input dimensions in imperial units and then have the results calculated and displayed in metric units and vise versa.

Input Units

Change input units;

1.     From within the design section select the Options menu button from the Input Toolbar.

2.     Select Units.

3.     Select the Desired Units (in or mm).

The current input units will be displayed in brackets on the options menu button in the Input Toolbar. Each design item in a project can have its own individual units.

Output Units

Change output units;

1.    Click the Simulator Preferences button in the Program Toolbar

2.     Select the Output tab.

3.     Select the desired distance and angle units from within the units section.

The currently selected output units are displayed in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. These units are used for all the Simulations in the Analysis section.