The command displays a dialog
which shows information about the units of measurement that are
currently being used by GIMP. It also
allows you to create new units which can be used by
GIMP in a variety of situations.
3.22.1.
Activate the Command
3.22.2.
Description of the “Unit Editor” dialog window
The figure above shows the “Unit Editor” dialog window.
The list shows the units of measurement which are currently defined.
You can click on the New button or the
Duplicate button to create a new measurement
unit, as described below.
Description of the list elements
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Saved:
If this column is checked, a unit definition will be saved when
GIMP exits.
Some units are always kept, even if they are not marked with a
check. These are highlighted in the list.
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ID:
The string GIMP uses to identify
the unit in its configuration files.
-
Factor:
How many units make up an inch.
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Digits:
This field is a hint for numerical input fields. It specifies
how many decimal digits the input field should provide to get
approximately the same accuracy as an “inch” input
field with two decimal digits.
-
Symbol:
The unit's symbol if it has one (e.g. " for inches). The unit's
abbreviation is used if doesn't have a symbol.
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Abbreviation:
The unit's abbreviation (e.g. “cm” for centimeters).
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Singular:
The unit's singular form, which
GIMP can use to display messages
about the unit.
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Plural:
The unit's plural form, which
GIMP can use to display messages
about the unit.
3.22.3.
Defining New Units
You can display the dialog shown above by clicking on either the
New button or the Duplicate
button on the dialog. The input
fields on the dialog are described above.
If you click on the New button, the dialog looks
as shown. If you click on the Duplicate button,
the values initially displayed in the input fields of the dialog are
the values of the unit you have currently selected in the
Unit Editor dialog. You can then edit the values
to create your new unit.
