Drawing scale/paper scale

[loopfish]

So i'm in the middle of an open book midterm.... how do you figure out what the drawing scale is of a drawing giong on size B paper (17"x11")??

[JoeC]

Hopefully, everything is drawn at 1:1 in the model space. You must then experiment with different scales in the layout tab (paper space) to see which one best fits your paper size. The plot (print) scale will be different if you are drawing a small part compared to a shopping mall.

[loopfish]

ya...if only my teacher understood that you don't use these stupid equations of his in the real world :s. thanks for the help though.

[ReMark]

Depends on the size of the object being shown. Does the midterm deal with an object of a known size? Examples: a coffee cup, a basketball, the Empire State Building? Seems like a bit more information would be helpful to answer the question intelligently.

[ReMark]

Use the generic answer: Fit to paper.

[loopfish]

I ahve the width and height of the drawing, its 74'8" x 45' 11".

[ReMark]

I'm pretty sure you should be able to figure this out on your own. You are familiar with engineering scales such as 1"=10', 1"=20', 1"=30' and so on aren't you? A piece of paper 17" long using a scale of 1"=10' would thus allow you to draw a line how many feet long? Do the math. Now decide whether or not you have to increase or decrease the scale to get the object to fit on your paper.

 

Are you also familiar with architectural scales? Examples: 1/8"=1'-0", 1/4"=1'-0" and so forth.