Measurement Units
In GLDF and L3D, units are used according to the International System of Units (or derived from it). They are firmly assigned to the respective fields and documented accordingly in the XSD.
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In both GLDF and L3D, dimensions are exclusively specified in millimeters.
Units in use
The following units are currently in use:
| Quantity | Unit name | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | millimetres | [mm] |
| Angle | degrees | [°] |
| Luminance | candela per square meter | [cd/m²] |
| Power | watt | [W] |
| Voltage | volt | [V] |
| Color temperature | kelvin | [K] |
| Luminous flux | lumen | [lm] |
| Time | hours | [h] |
| Mass | kilogram | [kg] |
| Frequency | herz | [hz] |
| Temperature | degrees celsius | [°C] |
Units in XSD Reference
We did our best to provide all units also in the XSD Reference.
Here exemplarily illustrated for the PowerRange element:
