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Convert Decimal Units into Imperial Units
For distance measurements, enter an inches sign (") after the number in the
results display. For example, if the computed distance is 15, enter " after the
15, press Enter or click = and the result displays in imperial units as 1'-3".
For computed results, enter the initial values in feet (') and inches (") to display
the results in feet and inches. For example:
■ 5 * 6 = 30
■ 5" * 6 = 2'-6"
■ 5" * 6" = 30 sq. in.
■ 5" * 0'-6" = 0.208333333 sq. ft.
To change the font color of values or expressions in the QuickCalc History
area
1 Right-click in the History area. Click either Value Font Color or Expression
Font Color.
2 In the Color dialog box, click a Basic Color or click Define Custom Colors.
With Define Custom Colors, you can select a custom color and add it to
Custom Colors.
3 Click OK.
The colors you selected for values and expressions in the History area are
displayed.
To modify a property in the Properties palette with QuickCalc
1 Click View tab ➤ Palettes panel ➤ Properties.
2 Select an object.
NOTE If QuickCalc is displayed on your desktop when you work with the
Properties palette, it is temporarily hidden while you use the modal calculator
from within the Properties palette.
3 In the Geometry section of the Properties palette, click on the value of a
property.
A small calculator icon is displayed to the right of the value.
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