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martingtc 
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 Topic: AC2008 Plot/Scale
Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 14:58 |
Hi guys, I need some help!
I have a paperspace tab with title blocks as standard. I have a viewport preset to the remaining space. Some objects I can fit in here at 1:1 scale.
However when I plot and print, it's never to 1:1 scale!
I've set everything up as far as I know is correct, but instance my 90mm x 90mm square printed 1:1 at A4 is about 60mm x 60mm. Ideally I want to print to scale, but still show my titlebars with info/company details etc
Help!?
Edited by martingtc - 03.Aug.2016 at 16:13
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John Connor
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Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:09 |
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Nothing in model space. Was there supposed to be?
Edited by John Connor - 03.Aug.2016 at 16:13
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martingtc
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Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:13 |
No, there wasn't supposed to be anything there. I just wanted to show a template of what I use and if someone can help with my problem.
My X layer is for the title block and borders on the paperspace. I don't change the layer or anything so called it X to keep it at the bottom of the list.
Do you have any advice on my scaling issue, rather than critiquing the way in which I work?
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John Connor
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Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:17 |
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Yeah. Why did you set the scale to 1'-0"=1'-0"? That's an imperial scale. You are working in a metric drawing. You should have selected 1:1.
Layer "X" should be renamed to something that makes sense. Your viewport layer should be set to "no print".
Edited by John Connor - 03.Aug.2016 at 16:18
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martingtc
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Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:18 |
From what I can see my scale is set to 1:1. Where did you find this and how can I change it please?
Thanks for your reply
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John Connor
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Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:19 |
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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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martingtc
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Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:21 |
Strange...this says I'm already on 1:1!
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John Connor
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Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:26 |
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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....?
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martingtc
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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
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John Connor
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Posted: 03.Aug.2016 at 16:33 |
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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.
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