Multiplying variable in Dimension

neil_4

I'm trying to define a dimension that uses two variables for instance i want the width of a box to be 
width=#cubewidth*#numberofcubes

but it wont work.  Any ideas?

ilya_baran

This is almost certainly a units issue -- #cubewidth should have length units, while #numberofcubes should be just a number.  Chances are that #numberofcubes ended up being a length, rather than a number, and so when you multiply it by #cubewidth you get an area (instead of a length).  Check the definition of #numberofcubes.  If that doesn't work, post a link to your document so that someone can take a look. 

owen_sparks

#width = yada-yada

Also might need some units depending on what the other variables are set to.

OwS