scaling an imported DXF drawing

Discussion in 'AutoCAD' started by neil f, Feb 7, 2005.

  1. neil f

    neil f Guest

    I've started using AutoCad LT 2004 and am not very familiar with its deeper
    complexities. I've imported a few old .DXF files from a legacy CAD program
    (long since deleted) and would like to return these files to their original
    scaling so that I can measure components directly from the drawings.

    Is it possible to scale a drawing by selecting a line of known length in the
    imported drawing and using that to convert (force?) the whole drawing to
    scale in pro?

    Cheers,
    -Neil F.
     
    neil f, Feb 7, 2005
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  2. neil f

    Paul Turvill Guest

    Yes. Just use the SCALE command; Select ALL objects, then the Reference
    option. Pick two points on the not-to-scale drawing that for which you know
    the "target" distance, then put in the actual distance when prompted for it.
    You should be able to find everything you need to know in HELP (F1).
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    Paul Turvill, Feb 7, 2005
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  3. neil f

    neil f Guest

    Cheers Paul for your express advice.

     
    neil f, Feb 7, 2005
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