When I start a new drawing, my walls and other objects are measured in metric units. How do I change my unit of measurement for new files?
While it's possible to display both imperial and metric dimensions for any given plan, it's important to start a project using the preferred measurement type, as the measurement system assigned to the file cannot be changed after it has been created.
It is also critical that you use U.S. Unit files for your U.S. Unit templates and metric unit files for your metric templates, as the measurement system assigned to the file is used regardless of the Preference setting.
If the radio button is set to U.S. Units, but the template specified is a metric template, or vice versa, use the Browse button to navigate to and select the appropriate template.
If you don't see the Browse button, click on the drop-down arrow next to Edit Path, then click Browse.
Never specify a *.layout file as your plan template.
You can create custom plan and layout templates, then direct the program to refer to the template(s) when creating a new plan or layout. For more information on creating template files, please see the Related Articles section below.
*Applies to X17 and newer versions when using Project Management. For more information on Project Management, see the Related Articles section below.
Additionally, when a new plan or layout file is added to an existing project, an Add New Plan/Layout to Project dialog displays, where the Plan/Layout Template can be specified.