https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=106119
--- Comment #3 from David Chamberlin <[email protected]> ---
This seems to be an internationalization issue with the overall implementation
of the software units of measurement for US and Imperial measurements.
Inch denominations are typically 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 increments for paper
sizes, labels and forms. 1/8 of an inch (0.125) will require 3 decimal places
of precision to accurately represent the units of measure. 1/16 of an inch
(0.0625) will require 4 decimal places.
Although the metric system typically doesn't require more than 2 decimal
places, it presents a usability issue for the US market.
Anywhere where Imperial/US units of measure are used this could present a
reduction in functionality of the product. This is more of an issue of
precision on values that are derived and repetitive such as in the case of the
label's vertical pitch.
It would also be an issue for any spacing or margins that can not handle 1/8"
or finer because of the 2 decimal place limitation. This is essential for the
proper creation of US forms or layout for printing on pre-printed forms.
This issue is a major usability flaw and still exists in the current 5.3
release.
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