[solved] dimensions and drawing scale

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musdng18
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[solved] dimensions and drawing scale

Post by musdng18 » Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:24 pm

I am new to CAD, and have not figured out how to set the dimensions to read the scale of the drawing. For example, I'm creating a 1/8"=1'0" floor plan, but when I try to dimension some of the components or place them to scale relative to one another, the dimension shows hundreds of feet rather than the 5' I'm seeking. I keep getting a dialogue box that reads "The scale for new dimensions is not 1:1. Dimension labels will show values that differ from the measured value in the drawing. You can correct the scale factor in the options toolbar at the top." I don't have an "Options" to select in the toolbar. What do I need to change and how do I do this? Thank you,

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Re: dimensions and drawing scale

Post by musdng18 » Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:50 pm

I am using the Professional version, see attached screenshot as well
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Re: dimensions and drawing scale

Post by Husky » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:05 pm

It is common praxis in CAD to draw everything in 1:1 or 1"=1" no matter how big or small it is ...
Your option bar pops up when you launch a dimension tool. The message "warns" you that your setting for the dimension is scaled to something else - not 1"=1". In your case 1/8"=1'-0"
Solution:
Draw your drawing in 1:1, keep your dimension scale to 1:1 and you will get the expected dimensioning. Scaling for printing happens in a next step within the print dialog ...

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Re: dimensions and drawing scale

Post by musdng18 » Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:24 pm

Ok, that worked! Thanks very much for the assistance, much appreciated!

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