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Units of Measure

You can use Agave Sync to ensure that Units of Measure are properly translated between Autodesk Build and Foundation.

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Common FAQs​

Are there any pre-requisites to linking Units of Measure?​

No - they only need to be set up in both Foundation and Autodesk Build.

Adding Units of Measure to Autodesk Build​

If you receive an error like the following: "The Unit of Measure associated with this model has not been synced", it's possible the Unit of Measure may not exist in Autodesk Build. To fix this error:

  1. In an Autodesk Build Project, go to Cost Management-->Settings:

Units of Measure

  1. In the General tab, select the Unit of Measure section. Then press Add unit:

Units of Measure

tip

Make sure to add new Units of Measure to your Project Template so it is available for all new Projects.

Adding Units of Measure to Foundation​

If you receive an error like the following: "The Unit of Measure associated with this model has not been synced", it's possible the Unit of Measure may not exist in Foundation. To fix this error:

  1. From Foundation's homepage, go to Job Costing --> Maintenance:

Units of Measure

  1. Select Units of Measure:

Units of Measure

  1. Add the Unit of Measure, and press OK:

Units of Measure