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SCALE FACTORS

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Printed Date: 31.May.2026 at 20:36


Topic: SCALE FACTORS
Posted By: Kipper
Subject: SCALE FACTORS
Date Posted: 01.Apr.2011 at 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


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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 01.Apr.2011 at 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.


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<<AutoCAD 2015>>

Posted By: Kipper
Date Posted: 04.Apr.2011 at 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 

Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 04.Apr.2011 at 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.

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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance."

<<AutoCAD 2015>>

Posted By: Kipper
Date Posted: 06.Apr.2011 at 23:08

I will give this a try. Thanks



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