Scaling in autocad 2010

Click OK to plot the drawing. To convert an engineering drawing scale to a scale factor: Select the desired scale.

What does a scale mean. The same goes for a scale, which when used, represents a subject at a size 20 times smaller than its real word dimensions. For example a drawing drawn to a scale would require a lot more intricacies than a and drawing. Hit Enter. To scale an object to a larger size, you simply multiply each dimension by the required scale factor. Enlarges or reduces selected objects, keeping the proportions of the object the same after scaling.

To scale an object, specify a base point and a scale factor. The base point acts as the center of the scaling operation and remains stationary. A scale factor greater than 1 enlarges the object. Scale Factor. Multiplies the dimensions of the selected objects by the specified scale. A scale factor greater than 1 enlarges the objects. A scale factor between 0 and 1 shrinks the objects.

Message 1 of 3. How to use different scales in Autocad Hello, I have received a civil drawing in scale. I am using the civil as an underlay.

The drawing i have now is in its own scale I am assuming, since my units are Architectural. Every type inches, I have to put. I want to get closer to the drawing, zoom in, but it messes up the scale. Any suggestions to get my drawing to all be the same scale and zoom in? Thank you. Tags 3. Specify the base point.

Enter the scale factor or drag and click to specify a new scale. Click the General tab, and then select a scale setting using one of the following methods: If you want to drag shapes onto a CAD drawing, click Pre-defined scale, and then click Page Scale.

To scale an object to a larger size, you simply multiply each dimension by the required scale factor. The resulting scale is automatically calculated. The ratio of plotted units to drawing units in the custom scale boxes is displayed. Click OK to plot the drawing. Select the base point. Enter r Reference. Select the first and second reference points, or enter a value for the reference length. In the Options dialog box, select the AM:Standards tab. In the Scale box, enter a new scale.

Click OK until all dialog boxes close.