ShaneK Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 When I export and open (site plan) in dwg viewer all looks fine, BUT all dimensions are in small increments, like it should be 191'-4" but in dwg viewer its says 6 9/16".Is this normal and an experienced CAD person can correct in AutoCAD? I get dwg's from others and they are to scale when I open in CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Sounds like you exported the views from a layout page ( which is scaled to the intended paper size instead of 1' = 1' when you export from a plan view). Please do not do that. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneK Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 DJP, I was in plan view when exporting, I have attached file. Site plan in cad detail. Scale of site plan is 1/4 = 1' when I send it to layout. I need dwg file for civil engineer, he has it and says he will work it as is BUT I want to know why I can't get accurate scale when exporting in dwg. CMS Stec Storage 80 ft truss.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_martin Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 If you are exporting from plan view, then the site plan HAS to be 1 to 1. You cant have a 1/4" plan while in plan view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneK Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_martin Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Then the problem must be on the import end. I have never experienced this issue. Make sure the import is into model space and not paper space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneK Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Original plan was ver 10. I have since added 24,000 sq ft to this project design and build. When I import file I exported back into CA it is to scale. All is well, civil engineer can get it to scale just like we can in CA. Thanks DJP and Joey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneK Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 DWG viewer is in model mode too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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