changing the scale

[johnfulwyler]

how do I change the scale on my model so that 1 inch on paper is equal to say 1320 ft.

[johnfulwyler]

I forgot to mention that im usuing ACAD 2002

[Gary J]

If my math is correct, 1/12/1320 = 0.0000631313...., this would be your scale factor. Then print to scale 1:1

Gray

[Flores]

Out of curiosity, why 1320 ft.=1 in. ?

Flores

[fuccaro]

Johnfulwyler
Keep your model at scale 1:1. NEWER use other scales when modeling! If you wish your printed document at a scale other then 1:1 so set the viewport containing the view of your model(s).

[gcp310]

fuccaro is right. look into the use of viewports in layout tabs.
then draw in real world units, e.g 1000mm = 1000, in modelspace.
then adjust the scale in the viewport.

dont forget to put xp behind the scale. otherwise the scale wont be correct. ( eg, 1/100xp, this will scale the view in the viewport to 1/100.)

when you look into the benefits of viewports, like independent freezing of layers,etc, you wont look back.

G

[CADTutor]

fuccaro is right. look into the use of viewports in layout tabs.
when you look into the benefits of viewports, like independent freezing of layers,etc, you wont look back.

Here! here! to that :D

[Mr T]

Always model at 1:1. Print at scale. See my tutorial :lol: on how to manipulate viewport scales.

In the pull down navigation menu at the top of the page goto

Tutorials>Autocad2D>Layout Viewports

Enjoy

Nick :lol: