Import a DWG into chief how do I set the scale to 1" = 30'

[cbucks]

Sorry new b q' I imported a DWG into chief but scale is off how do I change the scale to reflect the DWG which is 1" = 30'?

 

[TeaTime]

You can't set the scale in that manner but the very last step of the import process asks you what scale it was drawn in: in, ft, m, mm, etc.

Just have to choose the right one. Usually its an easy deduction, like, everything's 12x too big, so choose in instead of ft.

[TeaTime]

Oh also, never apologize for newbie questions, that's what this forum is for. Anyone gives you guff over askin something "simple" and I'll pour tea in their shoes.

[Kbird1]

7 hours ago, cbucks said:

but scale is off how do I change the scale to reflect the DWG which is 1" = 30'?

 

This KB article may help

 

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00199/modifying-the-scale-of-an-imported-dwg-dxf.html

 

another way which can get you very close is to measure a known Dimension Line length once imported into Chief and then calculate the "Resize Factor" use as many decimals points as possible in T/R (Pic below) then CAD Block the WHOLE Imported DWG and (T/R) Transform/Replicate > Resize > [ enter resize Factor]  ,  then unblock it and check the dimension again.

 

Scaling in Chief    Scaling Images or PDFs.pdf

 

 

 

Mick.