# Changing measurement scales on the top and left platform tape measures

**URL:** <https://forum.sienci.com/t/changing-measurement-scales-on-the-top-and-left-platform-tape-measures/26039>\
**Category:** Vectric\
**Created:** [March 28, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/changing-measurement-scales-on-the-top-and-left-platform-tape-measures/26039 "2026-03-28T16:30:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![Groucho194](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/ba9def/32.png) [@Groucho194](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Groucho194)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/changing-measurement-scales-on-the-top-and-left-platform-tape-measures/26039/1 "2026-03-28T16:30:44Z")

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Newby here.

I use Vetric Pro. The measurement scales are in tenths of an inch. Is it possible to change this to 16th’s? If so how?

Thank you Mike

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**Author:** ![gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/gwilki/32/366_2.png) [@gwilki](https://forum.sienci.com/u/gwilki)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/changing-measurement-scales-on-the-top-and-left-platform-tape-measures/26039/2 "2026-03-28T16:45:01Z")

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@Groucho194 I’ve moved your question to the vectric category. That said, I’m pretty sure that the answer is No. You can change them to millimeters, but that’s it. You may be better off putting the question to the Vectric forum.

FWIW, you can change the grid spacing if that will help at all.

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**Author:** ![Karver\_One](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/karver_one/32/11233_2.png) [@Karver\_One](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Karver_One)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/changing-measurement-scales-on-the-top-and-left-platform-tape-measures/26039/3 "2026-03-28T17:30:24Z")

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> [@Groucho194](#):
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> I use Vetric Pro. The measurement scales are in tenths of an inch. Is it possible to change this to 16th’s? If so how?

@gwiki is correct and I wish it we could change that too =)

You can type fractions directly into almost any numerical input box (such as size, position, or tool database fields):

**Direct Entry** : You can type `7/16` and then press the **`=`** key. The software will automatically convert it to its decimal equivalent (e.g., `0.4375`).

- **Mixed Numbers** : For a measurement like 1 and 3/16 inches, type `1+3/16` followed by **`=`**.

- **Snap Grid Settings** : To make the “snapping” behavior feel more like 16ths, you can set your **Snap Grid** to `0.0625` (which is (1/16). Go to **Edit \> Snap Options** (or press `F4`) and set the **Grid Spacing** to 0.0625