How to retain fractional accuracy in Imperial units


 Product(s):ProStructures
 Version(s):CONNECT Edition
 Environment:N/A
 Area:Dimensions 
 Subarea:Dimension Styles
 Original Author:Mihir Patil, Bentley Product Advantage Group

Problem 

Many times the users working in an imperial unit system may face an issue regarding the fractional accuracy where the fractional values are not rounding up to common denominator. (refer the image below)



In this wiki, we will learn how to fix this concern. Follow the steps below.

Solution

1. In the Search ribbon, type the ‘Dimension Styles’ and click on it.

2. Now, when the Dimension Style dialog box is opened, select the dimension style you have used.

3. Now, go the units tab, and increase the units accuracy as shown in the image below.

4. Also, another important step is you need to go to the advanced tab and under the units>primary, make sure that option Retain Fractional Accuracy is unchecked. Unchecking this option will reduce the fractional value to the lowest common denominator.

By following above steps, you will see the fraction values lowering to the standard common denominator values.