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	The '''Convert Unit''' function converts a physical number (a number that has a unit) to a pure number (a number with no units) or a pure number to a physical number. Right-click the function and select Build Unit String from the shortcut menu to build and edit a string of units.		The '''Convert Unit''' function converts a physical number (a number that has a unit) to a pure number (a number with no units) or a pure number to a physical number. Right-click the function and select Build Unit String from the shortcut menu to build and edit a string of units.
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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	The Convert Unit function is essential in applications involving physical measurements, such as data acquisition and signal processing. It allows users to strip units from sensor data (e.g., converting a voltage reading in volts to a unitless number for mathematical operations) or add units to computed results for meaningful display (e.g., attaching seconds to a time value). For instance, if input x is 10 and the unit is 's' (seconds), the output y becomes 10 seconds, as seconds is LabVIEW's base unit for time. This ensures compatibility in calculations where units must be handled explicitly.		The Convert Unit function is essential in applications involving physical measurements, such as data acquisition and signal processing. It allows users to strip units from sensor data (e.g., converting a voltage reading in volts to a unitless number for mathematical operations) or add units to computed results for meaningful display (e.g., attaching seconds to a time value). For instance, if input x is 10 and the unit is 's' (seconds), the output y becomes 10 seconds, as seconds is LabVIEW's base unit for time. This ensures compatibility in calculations where units must be handled explicitly.

	== History ==		== History ==
	Introduced in early LabVIEW versions, the function has evolved with improvements in unit handling. In LabVIEW 7.x and later, it integrates better with functions like Compound Arithmetic, eliminating the need to manually remove extra units post-operation. Further enhancements include better support for complex unit conversions in LabVIEW 2010 and an improved unit string builder in LabVIEW 2018 for enhanced usability.		Introduced in early LabVIEW versions, the function has evolved with improvements in unit handling. In LabVIEW 7.x and later, it integrates better with functions like Compound Arithmetic, eliminating the need to manually remove extra units post-operation. Further enhancements include better support for complex unit conversions in LabVIEW 2010 and an improved unit string builder in LabVIEW 2018 for enhanced usability.
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	- [[Data Acquisition Palette]] for related measurement functions.		* [[Data Acquisition Palette]] for related measurement functions.
	- [[Numeric Palette]] for other conversion tools.		* [[Numeric Palette]] for other conversion tools.
	- [[Cast Unit Bases function]] for changing base units.		* [[Cast Unit Bases function]] for changing base units.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	- [https://stravaro.com/2021/07/labview-units-part-1/ Let’s Talk About LabVIEW Units, Part 1 - by Brian Powell]		* [https://stravaro.com/2021/07/labview-units-part-1/ Let’s Talk About LabVIEW Units, Part 1 - by Brian Powell]
	- [https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/labview-api-ref/page/functions/convert-unit.html Convert Unit - NI Documentation]		* [https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/labview-api-ref/page/functions/convert-unit.html Convert Unit - NI Documentation]
	- [https://fcalculator.com/conversions.html Conversions Calculator] - A general online tool for unit conversions that can complement LabVIEW's built-in functions.		* [https://fcalculator.com/conversions.html Conversions Calculator] - A general online tool for unit conversions that can complement LabVIEW's built-in functions.

	[[Category:Conversion Palette]]		[[Category:Conversion Palette]]

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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	~~{{ambox\|text=Specific use cases~~ for ~~this function~~.}}		The Convert Unit function is essential in applications involving physical measurements, such as data acquisition and signal processing. It allows users to strip units from sensor data (e.g., converting a voltage reading in volts to a unitless number for mathematical operations) or add units to computed results for meaningful display (e.g., attaching seconds to a time value). For instance, if input x is 10 and the unit is 's' (seconds), the output y becomes 10 seconds, as seconds is LabVIEW's base unit for time. This ensures compatibility in calculations where units must be handled explicitly.

	== History ==		== History ==
	~~{{ambox\|text=History information is needed~~. ~~What changes have occurred over previous versions?}}~~		Introduced in early LabVIEW versions, the function has evolved with improvements in unit handling. In LabVIEW 7.x and later, it integrates better with functions like Compound Arithmetic, eliminating the need to manually remove extra units post-operation. Further enhancements include better support for complex unit conversions in LabVIEW 2010 and an improved unit string builder in LabVIEW 2018 for enhanced usability.
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	\|[[File:LV2018.png\|frameless\|border\|64x64px\|LabVIEW 2018\|link=LabVIEW 2018]]		\|[[File:LV2018.png\|frameless\|border\|64x64px\|LabVIEW 2018\|link=LabVIEW 2018]]
	\|~~More info~~ to ~~come~~.		\|Enhanced unit string builder for better usability.
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			\|LabVIEW 2010
			\|Improved support for complex unit conversions.
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			\|LabVIEW 7.x
			\|Integration with Compound Arithmetic to automatically handle extra units.
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	~~{{ambox\|text=Add links to internal resources that would also help~~.}}		- [[Data Acquisition Palette]] for related measurement functions.
			- [[Numeric Palette]] for other conversion tools.
			- [[Cast Unit Bases function]] for changing base units.
	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	- [https://stravaro.com/2021/07/labview-units-part-1/ Let’s Talk About LabVIEW Units, Part 1 - by Brian Powell]		- [https://stravaro.com/2021/07/labview-units-part-1/ Let’s Talk About LabVIEW Units, Part 1 - by Brian Powell]
	~~{{ambox\|text=Add links to external resources~~ that ~~would also help~~.}}		- [https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/labview-api-ref/page/functions/convert-unit.html Convert Unit - NI Documentation]
			- [https://fcalculator.com/conversions.html Conversions Calculator] - A general online tool for unit conversions that can complement LabVIEW's built-in functions.
	[[Category:Conversion Palette]]		[[Category:Conversion Palette]]

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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
			- [https://stravaro.com/2021/07/labview-units-part-1/ Let’s Talk About LabVIEW Units, Part 1 - by Brian Powell]
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	[[Category:Conversion Palette]]		[[Category:Conversion Palette]]

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	The '''Convert Unit''' function converts a physical number (a number that has a unit) to a pure number (a number with no units) or a pure number to a physical number. Right-click the function and select Build Unit String from the shortcut menu to build and edit a string of units.		The '''Convert Unit''' function converts a physical number (a number that has a unit) to a pure number (a number with no units) or a pure number to a physical number. Right-click the function and select Build Unit String from the shortcut menu to build and edit a string of units.
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The '''Convert Unit''' function converts a physical number (a number that has a unit) to a pure number (a number with no units) or a pure number to a physical number. Right-click the function and select Build Unit String from the shortcut menu to build and edit a string of units.
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== Usage ==
{{ambox|text=Specific use cases for this function.}}

== History ==
{{ambox|text=History information is needed. What changes have occurred over previous versions?}}
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! Version
! Change(s)
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|[[File:LV2018.png|frameless|border|64x64px|LabVIEW 2018|link=LabVIEW 2018]]
|More info to come.
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== See Also ==
{{ambox|text=Add links to internal resources that would also help.}}

== External Links ==
{{ambox|text=Add links to external resources that would also help.}}

[[Category:Conversion Palette]]