Setting scale before starting a drawing(version 2005)

[sbronson37]

I'm doing a practice drawing for a future employer. They want the drawing in a 3/8 scale. I think that scale factor is 32. I'm not sure how to set it up before I start the drawing.

[ReMark]

Draw everything FULL size in model space. Do NOT scale the drawing as you would if doing it on a drafting board. That technique is no longer followed when it comes to CAD. Scale becomes important at plotting time.

 

How much AutoCAD experience do you have?

[sbronson37]

Not very much, I took a beginner class. I've been given a great opportunity. I thought I knew how to set the drawing up with border and scale but I was mistaken.

[ReMark]

Stop what you are doing.

 

If you don't have the basics down how are you going convince someone to hire you as a CAD Tech?

 

If you want to do everything (geometry, text, dimensions, title block/border) in model space it can be done but you have to know what you are doing otherwise when it comes time to print/plot your drawing things could get messy.

 

What do you know about setting up layers, loading linetypes, and adding text styles?

 

What do you know about dimensioning?

 

Have you already designed your title block and border?

 

How familiar are you with the use of OSnaps and Orthomode?

 

What size paper will you be plotting to?

 

What type of drawing will you be doing? Architectural, civil, electrical, structural, civil, other?

[sbronson37]

The company that I'm training for is family owned. So it's a learning opportunity/job opportunity. I understand OSnap and Orthomode. I know about setting layers, loading linetypes and adding text styles. I have somewhat of an understanding on how to create a title block and border. I understand how to dimension although I don't have to dimension the current practice project. I will attach the drawing.

[ReMark]

Do you plan on putting everything in model space, including text and dimensions, or will you be making use of a paper space layout and a viewport?

 

Do you know what an associative dimension is?

 

What size paper will you be plotting to?

 

What type of drawing are you creating?

Edited December 14, 2014 by ReMark

[BIGAL]

Depending on what your drawing, it may not fit on small sheet sizes at 1/32. You really need to provide more information overall size of object and like Remark what size sheet you intend to plot to.

 

Do you know anything about using layouts by drawing your title block their at true size 1:1 in inches and then using mview to create a window of your modelspace at 1/32.

[ReMark]

The scale factor for a drawing done in imperial units at 3/8"=1'-0" is 32. The VIEWPORT scale factor is 1/32xp if you set it using the ZOOM command and SCALE option.

 

A list of common imperial architectural scale factors can be found here...http://www.archtoolbox.com/representation/cad/scalefactor.html

 

I would suggest drawing all your geometry in model space at FULL size then switching to your layout and create a viewport. Assuming you have selected the correct size paper set the viewport scale, lock its display, then position in your viewport where you want it (within the print margin limits). Add your title block and border to the layout.

 

As far as text and dimensions go they can be placed in model space or in your layout. I think putting them in the layout would be the easiest to do.

[sbronson37]

DOC.pdf Here is what I'm working on.

[ReMark]

Is that a compressor?

 

Looks like a typical manufacturer's cut sheet. It has a number of reference dimensions but not enough detail for anyone to draw it from scratch unless of course they work for the company that makes the product. Is that the case here?

 

You haven't answered some of the questions I've asked. Not sure I can be of any further assistance until you do.

 

What have you drawn so far?

[sbronson37]

I do know what associative dimensioning is. As I mentioned before I'm not plotting anything at this point. Yes, it is a compressor. I will be putting everything in model space. There will be no text or dimensioning.

[ReMark]

Then I guess were done here. When you finish your drawing attach a copy to a subsequent post so we may all view your handiwork. Good luck.

[sbronson37]

Yes, it is a compressor and yes that is the case. As I said before I'm not plotting,dimensioning or or inserting text at this point. I'm starting drawing today.