The Scale or quants measurement can u set which you like. Means, you can say 1 Quant = 1 Foot or 2=quants = 20 Meters. Its your own Measurement!
If you work in a Team, you must set a Measurement, which can all Teammembers follow.
Maybe this Tread is informative.

Quants Measurement

cYa Sebastian


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