Metric part used to create a drawing with inch dimensions (not dual dimensions) possible?

[tbraxton]

Creo 7 environment. Dual dimensioned print is not acceptable. 

Is it possible to use a metric (mm) part model to create an imperial (inches) 2D drawing? The parts are designed in metric units but a request for dimensioned prints using inches only has been made. If it is possible, what combination of config and detail settings will make this work in drawing mode?

The part should remain in metric, I am aware that the option to convert the part to inches and then create an inch drawing exists, but this would require maintaining the same part model in two systems of units in PLM environment. If we can drive an inch drawing with a mm part that would be the preferred solution.

[KenFarley]

Easiest (?) way I found was to change two drawing options:

dual_dimensioning      -> secondary

dual_secondary_units -> inch

Then when you create new dims, it will show them in inches.

[Patriot_1776]

'Sup Tom!

Well, if I remember, you can leave the part as metric, but if the dwg is in inches (.dtl file), "created" (dumb) dimensions at the dwg level SHOULD be in inches.  Obviously they won't be parametric, but since the model is in MM that's probably a good thing.  I'd test that but I haven't been able to get into Creo all day.

Best of luck!