Different scales on ISO A1 papersize

[iSoK]

Hi there,

 

 

I'm working on a Truss system, with some details.

I would like to have the detail drawings (scale 1:2 or scale 1: 5)

to be on the same paper as the whole drawing (scale: 1:100 )

Each drawing with it's own stamp.

 

Does anyone know how I can achieve this?

I also export the drawing with a CUTPDF writer before printing.

[ReMark]

I'd use a Layout with multiple viewports. I'm assuming that Arch 2011 has this capability. Yes/No/I don't know?

[iSoK]

Well the answer would be 'I don't know'.

 

I never really used the Layout-option.

 

Usually I plot directly from the drawing area, to a cutpdf writer.

I also create the stamp everytime.

 

So I think I should stop with this way...time consuming.

Do you happen to know a good tutorial which would solve my problem?

I also think about creating a stamp which then I would always use for each drawing.

[rkent]

Well the answer would be 'I don't know'.

 

I never really used the Layout-option.

 

Usually I plot directly from the drawing area, to a cutpdf writer.

I also create the stamp everytime.

 

So I think I should stop with this way...time consuming.

Do you happen to know a good tutorial which would solve my problem?

I also think about creating a stamp which then I would always use for each drawing.

 

http://www.cadtutor.net/tutorials/autocad/paper-space-exercise.php

That tutorial is based on an older release of AutoCAD so you will have to work around some of the examples or menus that are no longer available in newer releases. Another reason so many of us prefer to type (with aliases) the commands as Autodesk loves to move commands around, remove menus, remove the dashboard, and on and on.

Edited December 30, 2010 by rkent
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[ReMark]

Where did you learn about AutoCAD/Arch 2011 that the topic of Layouts wasn't covered or are you self-taught?

 

The use of Layouts and Viewports I would imagine to be one of the most often used features for anyone in the architectural field.

 

The one caveat you have to be aware of is that to work well all objects drawn in model space must be drawn to FULL size. If the floor plan calls for a 26'x22' garage that's what you draw it as. There is no scaling the drawing up or down as one might do on a drafting board.

 

Now all we have to do is teach you about annotative scaling. You have heard of that feature right?

[iSoK]

Thank you so much for your replies Remark and rkent.

 

Well first of all let me introduce myself.

I myself am a student of Architecture at uni in the Netherlands (my second year).

Last year the only exercise we got, was really basic.

So most of Autocad is self-taught.

 

At first I ignored the lay-out feature and found it complicated.

But now I need it since I have to plot different scale drawings on the same sheet of paper.

 

 

I'm almost finished with my drawing so I'll try the tutorial.

I'm aware of the annotative scale (bottom right in 2011)

 

I don't use it for plotting with layout.

But I guess annotative scale must be used to fill in the right scale of each drawing, in order to get in layout?

 

 

However I have one problem with that. Whenever I change annotative scale, the scale of my annonations (measuring dimensions) changes dramatically.

 

 

I know this question is not really on-topic.

But Autocad is extremely time-consuming for me.

Drawing one simpel detail, like a part of a foundation takes a lot of time.

Are there ways to work more rapid?, use different layers?

Let's say I haven't really customized Autocad...I only use the mouse

[ReMark]

Please forgive my bad manners. Welcome to the CADTutor forum. We like having students join our community as their questions can sometimes be quite thought-provoking and as you probably know there are many ways to do something in AutoCAD so you'll get many different answers.

 

Annotative scaling applies to blocks, hatching, text and dimensions.

 

I have experimented with annotative scaling and recognize that in some disciplines, like architecture, it can be quite a time saver. However, that said, I do all my text and dimensioning in my Layout thus avoiding annotative scaling of text and dimensions altogether as well as the dreaded malady of "bloated scalelists". I'm not saying my method is better than annotative scaling; I'm just saying it is an option I use.

 

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