View real size

Would it be posssible to write a macro that automatically resized the
screen model to display at actual size at the press of a button?

Obviously, as it would be specific to the monitor the model is being
viewed on a user adjustable variable must exist such that the display
can be 'calibrated' to display at more or less actual size. I currently
view parts full size by zooming while holding a rule to the screen for
a known component dimension.

It's just that occasionally it is really useful to see a part at real
size. Suits my products but admittedly not so much use for someone
designing ships!

Thanks in advance.

 

I have a macro on my website that will do that. You'll have to edit a
multiplier factor in the macro and take some measurements from your
screen to make it turn out right, but it works.

http://mysite.verizon.net/mjlombard/

go to the macro library link, it's called Zoom 1:1.

Matt

 

Hi Matt,

Thanks for the link to your site - and of course the macro. Actually
spent about an hour yesterday cruising round your site - very
interesting!

Anyway, I've tried inserting your macro but admit to failing. I just
can't get it working. I've not done this before and the help doesn't
seem to clarify it enough. I can bring the swp file over and save it
but even if I go back in under 'edit' I can't see the macro code. I
hate to say it but I need the 'real idiot guide' to importing your
macro.

Matt, can you, or anybody here help me out?? Oh!, the shame of it!!

 

Hi Matt,

Thanks for the link to your site - and of course the macro. Actually
spent about an hour yesterday cruising round your site - very
interesting!

Anyway, I've tried inserting your macro but admit to failing. I just
can't get it working. I've not done this before and the help doesn't
seem to clarify it enough. I can bring the swp file over and save it
but even if I go back in under 'edit' I can't see the macro code. I
hate to say it but I need the 'real idiot guide' to importing your
macro.

Matt, can you, or anybody here help me out?? Oh!, the shame of it!!

 

Hi Kvick,

Thanks for your help. I have done what you described and it now works a
treat. I had been doing what you said but with one difference. My new
macro directory was in my main data directory and not on the root of C
directly. Whether that should make a difference of not I'm not sure but
anyway, it works now. I have created a toolbar button and that works
too.

Thanks to both of you.

 

Thanks. I'm glad Kvick got you up and running.