7. Create a Base Measurement Unit

  1. Do one of the following to start:

Click File>New Unit on the Measurement Unit window menu bar.

Press Ctrl+N on the keyboard.

In the left pane, click the right mouse button; select New… on the Popup menu.

The New Measurement Unit dialog box opens.

  1. Enter the name of your base unit in the Unit ID field and click OK.

Result: The Measurement Unit Properties dialog box opens.

More information

Measurement systems and units configuration.