Multiply a value in mm with a unit-less value (type ul) the result is 10 times larger, why?

[patrik.hertel801199]

Hi!

I'm using parameters in my design to speed up changes and run into a strange problem.

If I multiply a value in mm with a unitless value (type ul) the result is 10 times larger than it suppose to be. Why?

See my attachment for understanding.

Patrik

[Ed Jobe]

Welcome to AUGI.

What happens if you add some more parenthesis? (PlateW - (((NoRows-1mm) * 8 ul) + 4 mm) * 4 ul) /AA

Also, instead of posting a Word file, please use the forum tools to post a picture (jpeg or png). That way users don't have to download anything. They can use the forum's image preview.

[pipaev]

Hi!

I'm using parameters in my design to speed up changes and run into a strange problem.

If I multiply a value in mm with a unitless value (type ul) the result is 10 times larger than it suppose to be. Why?

See my attachment for understanding.

Patrik

Adist (mm) = Cdist (mm) * Arel (mm)

Try to modify the equation this way:

Adist (mm) = Cdist (mm) * Arel (mm) / 1 mm

[jure]

Hi!
If I multiply a value in mm with a unitless value (type ul) the result is 10 times larger than it suppose to be. Why?
Patrik

Simple, Inventor internally calculates distances in cm (centimeters). That's 10mm:=)))
ul (unitless) means use native units, cm!

See VBA programming examples or some API manual.

[rob.sman]

Hi!

I'm using parameters in my design to speed up changes and run into a strange problem.

If I multiply a value in mm with a unitless value (type ul) the result is 10 times larger than it suppose to be. Why?

See my attachment for understanding.

Patrik

Hi Patrik

first of all , always make sure your unit settings are OK for all parameters. The red text in the entry-cells is red for a reason!!
example : you calculate Adist (a distance or length with unit mm) from multiplying Cdist and Arel (both distance or length) : the result actually has a unit of square mm. you could either devide the result by 1 mm (since mm^2/mm = mm), but i think it is more likely that one of your inputs (Arel) is not a distance but just a number (unitless)

cheers

rob sman