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SMath Studio can handle units; there's a large list of built-in units available for the most common applications that could be easily extended by the user.

Units are represented with anitalic blue-colored font.

unit example

Insert a unit

To insert a unit, press the apostrophe and then digit the unit name; the placeholder shape will change and the dynamic assistance box can help you showing the built-in units (double click or press the TAB key to insert the selected unit in the formula).

insert unit

Alternatively you can add a built-in unit by the units window (CTRL+W or menu "Insert" > "Unit..."), where you can find the unit by name or by family.

units window

Evaluating an expression that contain units, the output will be delivered with the default units; to change the output unit, write your favorite unit in the right placeholder.

output unit

Custom units

There are two ways to define your custom units.



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See also


References

  • Introduction to SMath Studio 0.88 (PDF)
  • Video examples of calculations with units for hydraulics (G.Urroz) (See Part 2 SMath Studio)
  • Crib Sheet for SMath Studio 0.95 (PDF)
  • Crib Sheet for SMath Studio 0.90 (PDF)
  • Crib Sheet for SMath Studio 0.89 (PDF)
  • Crib Sheet for SMath Studio 0.88 (PDF)

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