canonical_unit_for_dimension
Kind: Function
Domain: Expressions, units, and tolerances
Canonical import: from cadflow import canonical_unit_for_dimension
Signature
def canonical_unit_for_dimension(dimension: 'Dimension') -> 'Unit'
Description
Return the canonical unit used by CAD and tolerance calculations.
Return the canonical unit used by CAD and tolerance calculations.
Length, area, volume, and angle use mm, mm^2, mm^3, and deg.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Source description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
dimension | 'Dimension' | yes | - | Not explicitly described in the source docstring. |
Returns
Type: 'Unit'
The source docstring does not declare additional return semantics.
Errors
The source docstring does not declare a narrower exception contract. Invalid types, values, ownership, paths, or backend state may still raise the corresponding public error.
Behavior and constraints
- The contract below is generated from the current public runtime signature. Check domain notes for ownership and workflow constraints.
Import check
from cadflow import canonical_unit_for_dimension