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Units

Settings → Units
Changes the default units Adams View uses in modeling, importing, and exporting files. You can select individual units or select a set group of units.
Learn about:
 
For the option:
Do the following:
Length
Select the desired unit.
Mass
Select the desired unit.
Force
Select the desired unit.
Time
Select the desired unit.
Angle
Select the desired unit.
Frequency
Select the desired unit.
MMKS
Select to set length to millimeters, mass to kilograms, and force to Newtons. When you select a predefined unit system, the units selected appear in the upper portion of the dialog box.
MKS
Select to set length to meters, mass to kilograms, and force to Newtons. When you select a predefined unit system, the units selected appear in the upper portion of the dialog box.
CGS
Select to set length to centimeters, mass to grams, and force to Dyne. When you select a predefined unit system, the units selected appear in the upper portion of the dialog box.
IPS
Select to set length to inches, mass to pound mass, and force to PoundForce. When you select a predefined unit system, the units selected appear in the upper portion of the dialog box.
 
Note:  
In all the unit systems, time is in seconds and angle is in degrees.