Mapping Unit Aspects with a Generic XML OIEP

Aspects, also called data sources, are displayed when mapping Units for export. The description of each Aspect is included below.

Aspect

Description

ID

Extracts the ID of the unit.

For example, if a unit has the ID 1234 and the name 'Pound,' then '1234' is extracted.

Name

Extracts the name of the unit.

For example, if a unit has the ID 1234 and the name 'Pound,' then the word 'Pound' is extracted.

Unit Base

Extracts the ID of the base unit for the unit.

For example, if a unit has base unit 'm,' then the 'm' is extracted.

Unit Factor

Extracts the conversion factor that should be multiplied to a value with the unit to get the value in the base unit.

For example, if a unit has a base unit conversion of 'value(g) = .001 * value(kg),' then '.001' is extracted.

Unit Offset

Extracts the conversion factor that should be added to a value with the unit to get the value in the base unit.

For example, if a unit has a base unit conversion of 'Value(K) = .556 * Value(°F) + 255.3722,' then '255.3722' is extracted.