2002 CAD paper space setup

[laurelhunter]

hello,

i am having trouble with autocad 2002- i have a 20 scale drawing in
paperspace , and the plot setup tab is for a sheet 11" x 17". However, when I measure the dimension of the sheet in paper space using the distance command, the dimensions of the sheet measure 35' 8-5/8" x 23' 1/4". Any ideas on why this is happening?

the drawing units are set to architectural, and the 'printable area' is set to inches.

Thank You,
Laurel

[Kate M]

Sounds like your title block has been scaled up? Is the scale of your viewport what you would expect?

[laurelhunter]

Hi Kate,

I think I figured it out - you gave me the idea to check the plot setup and the drawing was previously set to be scaled at "custom" (which it had as 1 inch= 25.4 drawing units, hence the 11" x 17" paper measuring out at 35' 8-5/8" x 23' 1/4"). once i reset the plot setup scale to 1 inch = 1 drawing unit, everything plots and measures correctly.

Thanks for your help and ideas!

Cheers,
Laurel