Numeric Entries

All numeric entries in horizon support basic two-operand math as well as some other goodies.

They look like these:

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Both point and comma are recognized as a decimal separator regardless of locale settings. By default all numbers are treated as millimeters. Suffixing a number with an i or in will treat it as inches. Use mi or mil to convert from thous.

Additionally, two-operand infix math is supported, so you can to this:

  • Addition: 1+2

  • Subtraction: 1-2

  • Multiplication: 3*2

  • Division: 3/2

  • Average \(\frac{ a+b }{2}\): 3|2

  • Adding mm and inch: 1in+2mm

Right-click the entry to change the increment used by the +/− buttons:

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