CAD Forum discussion (EN) : AC2008 Plot/Scale https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Sun, 31 May 2026 20:13:59 +0000 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:59:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11944 <![CDATA[CAD Forum discussion (EN)]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ <![CDATA[AC2008 Plot/Scale : Think I&#039;ve got it.Good man...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32357&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32357 Author: martingtc
Subject: 11944
Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:59

Think I've got it.

Good man :) thanks for your help
]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:59:32 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32357&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32357 <![CDATA[AC2008 Plot/Scale : Understand that your existing...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32356&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32356 Author: John Connor
Subject: 11944
Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:53

Understand that your existing sheet size is set for A3 yet you want to print to a smaller sheet size (i.e. - A4).  To do so will result in a smaller drawing.

Create a new A3 size sheet with title block and border.  As a matter of fact you should have a title block and border for every different size paper you normally print to.  These drawings should be saved as your standard drawing templates (.dwt).


Edited by John Connor - 03.Aug.2016 at 16:54]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:53:05 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32356&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32356 <![CDATA[AC2008 Plot/Scale : When I print at 1:1, the 90mm...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32355&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32355 Author: martingtc
Subject: 11944
Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:50

When I print at 1:1, the 90mm prints at about 60mm.

I'd like it to print at 1:1 including the title blocks, or have I set this up incorrectly from the start?
]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:50:15 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32355&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32355 <![CDATA[AC2008 Plot/Scale : Resolve what? Save the drawing...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32354&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32354 Author: John Connor
Subject: 11944
Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:42

Resolve what?  Save the drawing and print it.  Normally one prints from a layout at 1:1 scale.

You do know that your title block and border is roughly equivalent to a A3 size drawing and to downsize it to fit an A4 sheet of paper means the square will measure smaller (which is exactly the results you first got).

If you want it to print to scale then you'll have to set up a new A4 size sheet with title block and border.


Edited by John Connor - 03.Aug.2016 at 16:47]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:42:12 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32354&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32354 <![CDATA[AC2008 Plot/Scale : Yes, dimension from the layout...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32353&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32353 Author: martingtc
Subject: 11944
Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:35

Yes, dimension from the layout shows 90...


So, how do I resolve this please? :)
]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:35:26 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32353&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32353 <![CDATA[AC2008 Plot/Scale : Did you change the viewport scale...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32352&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32352 Author: John Connor
Subject: 11944
Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:33

Did you change the viewport scale to read 1:1 or 1'-0"=1'-0"?

If you did change it to 1:1 it will be easy to verify.  Make sure OSnaps are enabled then dimension the top of the square in your layout not in model space.  It should read "90".  Mine does.
]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:33:32 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32352&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32352 <![CDATA[AC2008 Plot/Scale : Yes, 3.095...But if I change it...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32351&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32351 Author: martingtc
Subject: 11944
Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:29

Yes, 3.095...

But if I change it to 1:1, why doesn't it work/print as 1:1?

More importantly, what do I need to change or do to have it work correctly? :)

Doesn't zoom extents just show the drawing tight to the viewport, regardless of size or scale?


Edited by martingtc - 03.Aug.2016 at 16:34]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:29:40 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32351&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32351 <![CDATA[AC2008 Plot/Scale : Draw a square in model space on...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32350&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32350 Author: John Connor
Subject: 11944
Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:26

Draw a square in model space on layer RED that is 90 x 90.  Switch to the layout, activate the viewport and do a Zoom > Extents.  Look at the scale that is reported.  Is it something like 3.08....?
]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:26:51 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32350&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32350 <![CDATA[AC2008 Plot/Scale : Strange...this says I&#039;m...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32349&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32349 Author: martingtc
Subject: 11944
Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:21


Strange...this says I'm already on 1:1!
]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:21:54 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32349&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32349 <![CDATA[AC2008 Plot/Scale : I found it by double clicking...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11944&PID=32348&title=ac2008-plot-scale#32348 Author: John Connor
Subject: 11944
Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:19

I found it by double clicking in the viewport and then looking at the bottom right hand corner of my screen where it tells you the scale of the viewport.
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