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    Posted: 14.Jul.2010 at 01:19
After constructing my model space. I opened a new layout and inserted the viewport.  I then scaled the drawing to 1/4"=1'.  But now when I try to draw something in this layout the scaling is off by a factor of 12.  How do I get the scaling of my line to match the scaling of the drawing?  Would really appreciate some help.
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Points: 2018 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14.Jul.2010 at 07:51
The scale factor 12 indicates a possible conflict between feet/inches. Check your units settings and the viewport scale.
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Points: 6 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20.Jul.2010 at 18:39
It is actually off by a factor of 48. I have my viewport scale set at 1/4"=1' (factor of 4) and the factor of inches to feet is 12. 12 x 4=48.  I don't know how to fix this though. My drawing units are already ajusted to architectual inches.  How do you adjust the viewport drawing scale?
 
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Points: 491 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21.Jul.2010 at 02:47
This is why you should never scale your drawing.
Always draw at full size 1:1.
 
Take a look at this tutorial which explains a little bit about layouts and viewport scale: http://www.we-r-here.com/cad/tutorials/level_2/2-8.htm
 
 
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Points: 6 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21.Jul.2010 at 17:34

My model space is drawn at 1 to 1 scale.  The problem is, I want to draw on my viewport ( I know the tutorial says not to ). I'm basically trying to use the viewport like you would use tracing paper.
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Points: 491 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21.Jul.2010 at 21:24
Originally posted by sbmxer21 sbmxer21 wrote:

I'm basically trying to use the viewport like you would use tracing paper.


I don't understand why you would want to do this?
Just draw in model space at 1:1 and save yourself the headache of trying to draw to a scale.
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