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adds MilepostUnitsMiles
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Source/Documentation/Manual/options.rst

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When set to *automatic* the unit of measure is the same as that used in
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the cabview of the locomotive.
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Other units
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Other units of measure
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This selects the units displayed for length, mass, pressure, etc. in the
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:ref:`F5 Train Driving Info Window and also the Alt+F5 HUD <driving-hud>` of the simulation.
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These windows use the abbreviations *t-us* for short tons (2000 lb),
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*t-uk* for long tons (2240 lb) and *t* for metric tons (1000 kg).
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The option *Route* sets the units based on the data in the route files. The route's TRK file may contain ``MilepostUnitsMiles ()`` or
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``MilepostUnitsKilometers ()`` to specify the units of distance for this route.
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The option *Player's Location* sets the units according to the Windows
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*Language and Region* settings on the player's computer.
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The option *Route* sets the units based on the data in the route files.
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The other options are self-explanatory.
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These windows use the abbreviations *t-us* for short tons (2000 lb),
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*t-uk* for long tons (2240 lb) and *t* for metric tons (1000 kg).
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The other choices for units of measure are straightforward.
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Note: The units displayed by the :ref:`F4 Track Monitor <driving-track-monitor>` (e.g. velocity and
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distance) are always based on data read from the route files.

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