CAD Forum discussion (EN) : Change Units to meters https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:03:42 +0000 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:50:38 +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=454 <![CDATA[CAD Forum discussion (EN)]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ <![CDATA[Change Units to meters : Hi,I have AutoCAD set to millimeters...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=454&PID=1148&title=change-units-to-meters#1148 Author: spen1967
Subject: 454
Posted: 12.Feb.2008 at 13:50

Hi,

I have AutoCAD set to millimeters and I regularly receive drawings that have been done on a machines set to meters.

The previous answers are correct, you will need to scale all objects by a thousand. However here's a tip - before doing this ensure all objects are visible and selectable. ie all layers unlocked, unfrozen and on.
]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:50:38 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=454&PID=1148&title=change-units-to-meters#1148 <![CDATA[Change Units to meters : If you wantwork in meters...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=454&PID=1100&title=change-units-to-meters#1100 Author: Arben.Allaraj
Subject: 454
Posted: 04.Feb.2008 at 12:22

 
 
If you want work in meters of course you should scale it with 1000 factor.
Dont forget 1:1 it means 1 unit (meter in drawing) = 1 unit (Meter in your letter).
]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:22:05 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=454&PID=1100&title=change-units-to-meters#1100 <![CDATA[Change Units to meters : I have received a drawing which...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=454&PID=1095&title=change-units-to-meters#1095 Author: chetauin
Subject: 454
Posted: 04.Feb.2008 at 11:25

I have received a drawing which is in millimeters. But now for my easy working I need to start working in meters. So as you mentioned shall i scale the model ?
 
Well for plot I don't mind because I might not plot the drawing 1:1 scale.
]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:25:25 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=454&PID=1095&title=change-units-to-meters#1095 <![CDATA[Change Units to meters : AutoCAD drawing units are unitless....]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=454&PID=1094&title=change-units-to-meters#1094 Author: Vladimir Michl
Subject: 454
Posted: 04.Feb.2008 at 11:20

AutoCAD drawing units are unitless. You need the physical units only for dimensioning and plotting - there are scale settings for these two tasks.
 
Otherwise you can scale down your drawing with the SCALE command.
]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:20:28 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=454&PID=1094&title=change-units-to-meters#1094 <![CDATA[Change Units to meters : Hi I want to change the units...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=454&PID=1093&title=change-units-to-meters#1093 Author: chetauin
Subject: 454
Posted: 04.Feb.2008 at 10:59

Hi
 
I want to change the units from millimeters to metres. How can I do it.
 
Cheers
 
Chetu
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