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14.3.3.2 Description of the ‘Unit Editor’ dialog window
Figure 14.10: 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
• 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.
• ID: The string GIMP uses to identify the unit in its configuration files.
• Factor: How many units make up an inch.
• 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.
• Abbreviation: The unit’s abbreviation (e.g. ‘cm’ for centimeters).
• Singular: The unit’s singular form, which GIMP can use to display messages about the unit.
• Plural: The unit’s plural form, which GIMP can use to display messages about the unit.