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Kipper
01.04.2011, 18:42
I am trying to scale a drawing to 1"=20'. The factor that I was given is .004166 XP ENTER. Can you please tell me the correct factor and how to obtain it, I am having the same problem with my other scales also. My program is CAD LT 2006.  
                                                                                                Kipper Kipper2011-04-01 18:48:26

John Connor
01.04.2011, 19:00


I would use 1/240XP.  If the scale was 1"=10' I'd use 1/120XP.  Both of these assume your model space drawing unit is set to one inch.  Enable your Viewports toolbar and pick you scale from the drop-down list provided.
John Connor2011-04-01 19:14:56

Kipper
04.04.2011, 17:37
John,
Thanks a million, that solved that it.                                                     Maybe you could help me with another problem.                                   Same scenario, only I was taught to draw in model space and plot in paper space (which is where my title block is). I will TRY to to see if I can insert my title block onto my drawing in model space. I didn't really need a title block on the last drawing but, I will on future drawings. If you have a solution for this could you please try to help me with it also.
                                                                               
                                                                        Thanks for your time,
                                                                                               Kipper Kipper2011-04-04 17:39:43

John Connor
04.04.2011, 18:25
your title block and border belong in your paper space layout.  If you want them to be in model space instead you'll have to scale them according so that when you do finally plot the drawing your text is the correct height.

Kipper
06.04.2011, 23:08
I will give this a try. Thanks