Stratasys Objet500 User Manual page 71

Objet500 User Guide
Measurement
3D files contain an object's proportions, but not its units of measure.
Units
Therefore, make sure to correctly select either millimeters or inches when
inserting an object. Otherwise, the size of the object on the build tray will be
either much too large or much too small.
To set the measurement units when inserting an object:
➢ In the Insert dialog box, Units field, select Millimeter or Inch:
To change measurement units for a selected object from the Model Settings
ribbon:
1. Open the Units flyout toolbar.
2. Select the measurement units desired.
To change measurement units for a selected object from the standard toolbar:
1. From the Object menu, select Change Units.
2. In the Model Units dialog box, change the setting and click OK.
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Figure 5-41 Units field in the Insert dialog box
Figure 5-42 Units flyout toolbar
Figure 5-43 Model Units dialog box
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