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# Units Setup

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**Units Setup** is a feature that allows you to set the units of length, time, angle, etc., used in the workspace. This enables users to maintain a consistent unit system when working on modeling, animation, rendering, and other tasks.
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## Setting up Units Setup in 3ds Max

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1. Go to **\[Customize]** at the top and select **\[Units Setup]**.

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2. Check **\[Metric]** and select **\[Centimeters]**.

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3. Click **\[System Unit Setup]** and ensure that 1 Unit is set to Centimeters.