Scaling dim styles in Layout

Ok, quick and simple. im using autocad 2006. i have a drawing in model space. i have it also in two layouts. one is 1:50 and the other is 1:100. i dont want to have to duplicate texts and dims. can i just scale the text and dims in the layouts instead of duplicating them and having them on diff layers in model space. so they appear smaller in the 1:50 but not changing the scale in the 1:100???

Good dimensioning practice means you never duplicate measurements.

You should be using annotative scaling.

Mark, did they have annotative dimensioning in 2006?

Steve:

On second thought I would have to say no. Nice catch.

Then my advice to dunbarnicus would be to draw everything full size in model space then change to paper space set up your two differently scaled viewports and dimension each layout. Again, do not repeat dimensions. The nice thing about dimensioning this way is the user does not have to worry about different size dimensioning text, multiple styles and turning layers on and off in different views.

Good dimensioning practice means you never duplicate measurements.

 

You should be using annotative scaling.

would you mind elaborating on that. and if it can be done on newer versions would you mind explaining that also as we are considering a newer package and this would give me more fire for the fight to get it

Annotative scaling gives you more control over your dimensions (including both linework and text). The scale can be "fixed" or they can be "scaled" depending on the paper space viewport they are used in.

Annotative scaling gives you more control over your dimensions (including both linework and text). The scale can be "fixed" or they can be "scaled" depending on the paper space viewport they are used in.

thats a feature that cad lacked for years. i only found out much to my disappointment that it was only introduced from 2008 onwards. i may put a flea in the bosses ear.

Annotative scaling gives you more control over your dimensions (including both linework and text). The scale can be "fixed" or they can be "scaled" depending on the paper space viewport they are used in.

ps thank you for your advice, help and assistance, its much appreciated

You're welcomed.

Might I again suggest that you do all your dimensioning in your layout as it may prove to be easier until such time as you acquire a more up-to-date version of AutoCAD?