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xrayrays
26.04.2012, 05:13
a little memory gap,i forgot to use the meter for measuring in autocad.since i always use millimeter in my designs.Where i can find to use meter measurement in autocad 2004, it always use my design in millimeter and i forgot where i can find the meter.

heinsite
26.04.2012, 07:16
Modify the Measurement Scale factor in the Primary Units tab of the Dimension Style Manager.Dave.


xrayrays
26.04.2012, 07:46
where i can find it?

heinsite
26.04.2012, 09:11
Are you making dimensions and seeing the measurements off by a factor of 1000?  Is that your problem?Dave 


John Connor
26.04.2012, 11:32
How long have you been using AutoCAD?


xrayrays
26.04.2012, 11:51
5months now, i'm always using millimeter.example.i create a line1500mm longand i use linear under dimension.now, i want to measure it by meter not millimeter.

John Connor
26.04.2012, 12:07
Read the section entitled "Am I drawing in meters or millimeters?"http://www.cadtutor.net/tutorials/autocad/units-and-scales.php


xrayrays
26.04.2012, 12:19
thanks