How to convert Metrics drawing to Standard CAD 06

[Proctor]

Hello: I received a drawing that was done using metrics and I would like to convert it to standard; I went to Format, and set units to inches - but this apparently isn't enough because when i use one of my custom line types that lays out blocks at 3 per ft: I draw a line that's 12 inches and it should therefore display 4 blocks - but it only shows me one.

 

do i need to do something else? I also tried copy and pasting the object into a new drawing but it still does the same thing. it must retain settings.

 

maybe i need to scale? if so, how would i scale for conversion to standard.

 

thanks,

Proctor

[ReMark]

Scale the objects in the drawing from mm to inch. Keep in mind that 0.0393700787 inches = 1 millimeter.

 

As for the problem with the linetypes. Try setting the system variable Measurement from "1" (metric) to "0" (imperial) and see if it makes a difference. The variable, per AutoCAD's Help file explanation, "controls whether the current drawing uses imperial or metric hatch pattern and linetype files."

[Proctor]

ReMark: Thank you very much helping me.

I did both suggestions and it's working perfectly now.

 

thanks again.

Proctor

[ReMark]

I'm continually amazed that any advice I give actually works.

 

I guessed right again?

 

Seriously though, I am glad you were able to correct your problem. Happy to be of some small service to a fellow AutoCAD user. You're entirely welcomed Proctor.