SCALING
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Printed Date: 17.Apr.2026 at 09:48
Topic: SCALING
Posted By: JanC
Subject: SCALING
Date Posted: 26.Jun.2013 at 22:36
I want my finished flloor plan 2Ddrawing to be at a scale of 1/2"=1'-0". But when it is in a viewport it's too big and flys off the page. It will only fit properly if it''s set at 1/8"=1'-0". How can I change this?I'm using AutoCAD 2008
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 26.Jun.2013 at 23:07
What size paper are you plotting to?
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Posted By: JanC
Date Posted: 26.Jun.2013 at 23:11
I would want to plot to 24" x 36"
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 26.Jun.2013 at 23:17
What size is the building? Length and width.
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Posted By: JanC
Date Posted: 26.Jun.2013 at 23:21
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 26.Jun.2013 at 23:30
Well guess what? It is not going to fit on a 24x36 sheet. The largest building you could plot on a sheet that size would be 48'x72' and that would be equivalent to plotting on the very edge of the paper which is basically impossible. You'll have to change your scale. I recommend 1/4"=1'-0".
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Posted By: JanC
Date Posted: 27.Jun.2013 at 00:29
Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 28.Jun.2013 at 19:29
For future reference.
If you are planning on plotting on a 36x24 sheet to a scale of 1/8"=1'-0" the sheet size is equivalent to 288'x192'.
If you planning on plotting on a 36x24 sheet to a scale of 1/4"=1'-0" the sheet size is equivalent to 144'x96'.
In either case, the physical dimensions of your building(s) must be less than those dimensions otherwise you have to use a different scale as your building(s) will be too big to fit on your paper.
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