Custom Property Format dialog box

Defines the format of exported parameters.

Access
In the Parameters dialog box, right-click a parameter that is designated for export, and click Custom Property Format. To designate a parameter for export, Export Parameter must be selected.
Property Type
Exports the parameter data type as either text or a number.
Units
Specifies the units for the parameter export.
Format
For Text Type parameters defined in:
  • Inch or feet units Export the parameter in decimal or fractional formats.
  • degrees units Export the parameter in decimal degrees, or degrees-minutes-seconds formats.
Precision
Specifies the precision for the parameter export. Choices are available based on the Format setting.
Apply to existing comparable parameters
Applies the designated format to all exported parameters in the current document. Affects only parameters of the same type (length, volume, and so on).

Does not link the parameters for future format changes. Select before each time you change all exported parameters of the same type.

Preview
Preview the parameter with export format applied.
Units String
When selected, appends the units string to Text Type parameters.
Leading Zeros and Trailing Zeros
When selected, applies leading zeros or trailing zeroes to the parameter.