DWG import scaling


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Hi.

 

I am trying to import this dwg file into a plot plan, but the scale is wrong.

 

Any ideas what I am doing wrong and how to get it to come into scale?  I'm importing it into a CAD detail into my plan file with the intent to send it to layout.

 

Thanks

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If the dwg file was shared with you from "Paper Space" (similar to Chief's layout, scaled down to fit a specific paper size), then you have some work to do. Probably the easiest way to handle this would be to ask the AutoCAD creator to give you a copy of the "Model Space" views which are at a scale of 1' = 1' thus making your job easier.

If you do not know the AutoCAD person you will just have to try reimporting the dwg using different scales or use Transform-Replicate to "resize" the drawing until it scales out properly in Chief (I have done all of the above in the past, so I know it can be done)

 

DJP

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Hopefully you got a properly scaled .dwg file. Generally when I import I guess wrong as to whether to import in feet or inches depending on how they draw. I generally import in inches and find that I should have chosen feet. Actually, I think it is every time and I just don't learn well from past mistakes. After importing and finding this out, I grab everything and then just resize by 12.

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