Units conversion and default preferences
There are various default settings that affect output responses.
To view the current default settings, type
GetDefaults.
To change a default setting, enter the corresponding command.
Example: Units and unit conversions..
Example: Display of numbers (significant digits).
Note: Calculation accuracy is not usually affected by this setting.
x = 1/3 % Displays number with 7 digits (default).
-> x = 0.3333333
SetDigits( 4 )
y = 1/3 % Displays number with 4 digits.
-> y = 0.3333
Example: Units and unit conversions..
The default unit system is kilograms, meter, second.
To change the default unit system, type (for example)
To change the default unit system, type (for example)
SetUnitSystem( gram, cm, hour )
To convert from inches to cm, enter
inchToCm = ConvertUnits( inches, cm )
To convert 3 slug ft2
to units of kg cm2, enter either of:
conversionFactor = 3*ConvertUnits( slug*ft^2, kg*cm^2 )
conversionFactor = ConvertUnits( 3 slug*ft^2, kg*cm^2 )
To list the large-number of available units, type
GetUnitSystem()
Advanced unit conversion example
Gear ratio and force, power to pedal up a 10° hill.
Gear ratio and force, power to pedal up a 10° hill.
Compatible with Autolev
To run an AUTOLEV file, enter or include the following command:
To run an AUTOLEV file, enter or include the following command:
SetDefaults( Autolev )
To make MotionGenesis™ Kane be startup AUTOLEV compatible,
edit the file MGDefaultPreferences.txt (in the MGToolbox folder) and un-comment the line
SetDefaults AUTOLEV