Does size really matter?

[otsaki]

tittle is funny, but my question is, does the size that i draw in autocad matter? or can i scale it before i print it to the size i really want it? please help!

If it matters, how can i decide the sizes in autocad?

[ReMark]

Yes it does.

Draw all your model space objects at FULL size. It doesn't matter if the object is a paper clip or the space shuttle. FULL size.

Then make use of a paper space layout and viewports. It is the viewport that a scale is assigned to.

Have you looked at the Paper Space tutorial here at CADTutor?

http://www.cadtutor.net/tutorials/au...e-exercise.php

[otsaki]

Its a 2d model, and lets say its a circle shape. If i draw it in small version and i want then to plot it out on paper bigger, do i need to remake it? or there is the scale that can solve this?

[ReMark]

Did you even read my post?

Draw the circle FULL size. If it has a diameter of 5mm then draw it that size. If it has a diameter of 1500 meters draw it that size.

[otsaki]

ReMark, sorry dont get pissed on me, im a newbie, a real newbie in this domain, thats why i asked, my problem is! i dont know how to decide the 1500 meters or 5mm diameter.. i dont even know how to know to set a "frame on my screen for A4" for example.. all is big in my autocad i dont have margins in my autocad.. so i dont know how to refer. But sadly i made everything in small dimension, that means i must remake it? or is there a way to trick it and size it as the normal size? Tell me exactly what to do how to decide everything because now i think its inch all.. i must do it in MM

[otsaki]

Im checking now the - http://www.cadtutor.net/tutorials/au...e-exercise.php link you've sended me. Didn't saw it!

[ReMark]

I'm not mad at you so let's not go down that road. OK?

Model space is infinite. That's why you can draw the smallest to the largest objects you can imagine. AutoCAD doesn't care.

One unit in AutoCAD can be equal to anything you want. It can be equal to 1mm, 1cm, 1m, etc., etc. etc. You decide.

Have you at least started with a metric template? Some people mistakenly start off with an imperial template and find out only after they have expended much time/effort that they used the wrong one.

Have you gone through any of the tutorials here at CADTutor?

Keep in mind, you are NOT drawing as you would on a drafting board where you have to "scale" everything.

[ReMark]

After going through the tutorials here you might also do the same at this website as well. It will be good practice for you.

http://www.we-r-here.com/cad/tutorials/index.htm

[otsaki]

I will review them, but im really out of time, i am not here to learn autocad, because i wont use it in the feature, i will just need to finish a shape and plot it, that's all. Later i'll hire people if there is more work needed, but now low buget so i must do it by myself. I will show you my work after its done, and maybe pay you to fix it in a bigger version, or make it properly.. you will see what i talk about its very basic stuff, thats why i can do it. I'll keep you updated once i have something to see

[ReMark]

Don't scale anything...draw it FULL size. Then post what you have and we will take a look at it.