Preferences: Formatting
The Numerical formatting preferences panel provides customization options for measurement units and numerical precision.
Stereo Investigator software collects size information in microns (µm) and measures angles in degrees; this preference panel provides alternate options for measurement unit display. Similarly, you can choose to display 1‑6 significant digits and standard or scientific notation.
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Measuring units: Use the drop-down menus to choose the units displayed
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Digits of precision: Type in or use the spinner to select the significant digits displayed
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Scientific notation: Check the box to display numbers in scientific notation. Clear the checkbox and the default, standard number display is used.
Example: In scientific notation, the number 109814.37 is displayed as:
- 1.09814e5 with Digits of precision set to 6
- 1.10e5 with Digits of precision set to 3