Display both Metric & Imperial Units?

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I would like to display both Metric and Imperial units in a format such as 27.9cm (11") or 11" (27.9cm).
I can do this by editing each dimension manually but I am hoping there is a better way.

Is there a way in SketchUp or Layout to do this, other than manually editing each dimension?

If not, are there any plugins/extensions that might help with this?

Any assistance would be much appreciated!

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TIG wrote a plugin to display dual dimensions. You can get it from the Sketchucation Plugin Store.

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Thank you DaveR, I will check it out right away!

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Not in post #2? :wink:

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Is there anyway to have this feature in Layout?

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You can edit LayOut dimensions and add the other dimension manually.

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yeah, well! It would be great if it could be done automatically like Autocad who have an alternative dim. I use this very often when my document travel between US and the rest of the world. That eat up A LOT of my time and open a HUGE gap for mistake. What I do (when I have room) is double dimensionning everything. It works but create double lines everywhere!

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It’s a feature that’s been requested but it isn’t currently available. You have to work with the tools you have.

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thanks Dave.

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Going to try to do this - but getting the little red arrow showing the dimension text box isn’t big enough and the feet dimension is hidden. How to enlarge to show both?
thanks

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I assume you mean editing the text in LO? You can drag the edges of the text box to make it larger.