Viewport scale does not fit zoom conditions

[gsconveyor]

I am using Autocad Mechanical 2012. I've created a viewport and have scaled it to 1:12, which is a custom scale that I had to create. When I attempt to print the layout I receive the message that my viewport does not fit the right zoom conditions. Also, when I attempt to use "update dimesions", my dimensions do not update to the proper scale. I know this happens because the 1:12 scale that I have created doesn't match the viewport scale listed when I double click on the border of the viewport. The scale of 1:12 that I created isn't an option. What I want to know is, CAN I and if so HOW CAN I add the custom scale I created to that viewpost scale list?

Thanks!

[steve216586]

1:12 is a standard scale. Simply use the scale 1" =1'-0". (1 paperspace unit = 12 modelspace units)

[steve216586]

If you need to make further custom scales, you will need to use the command SCALELISTEDIT to preview the dialog for entering your scale and editing the values.

[gsconveyor]

While using the scale of 1"=1'0" as a substitute for 1:12 solves my immediate issue, I'd still like to figure out how to make a custom scale "fit" the zoom conditions. In the "AM: Standards" tab in Options, there is a list of scales in the Scale - Model Scale area. This seems to be the list that is associated with "zoom conditions". Custom scales that I create are not added to this list. The list of scales in the AM: Standards area differs based on the template used to start a drawing (iso vs. ansi, for example) which makes me feel that it is a variable that can be changed.

[gsconveyor]

I forgot to mention earlier, if I have a viewport set to a custom scale that doesn't fit the right soom conditons, then my dimensions shown in that viewport, which are set to scale to the layout, will not properly do so. 

[steve216586]

This thread may answer your question about zoom condition warnings; http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-Mechanical-General/Viewport-Zoom-Conditions/td-p/3219786

[john.curtissA59J9]

Here is the quick fix.

Simply double click your unlocked viewport, and the VIEW dialogue will come up.

Set the scale to match the scale you want in your viewport.

There is a disconnect in AutoCAD Mechanical between the MVIEW command and the VIEW command that allows this.

Be sure to re-lock when done.

J.C.

[merotvss]

Simply double click on your unlocked viewport, and the VIEW speak will come up. Set the size to match the scale you need to your viewport. There is a disconnect in AutoCAD Mechanical among the MVIEW command and the VIEW command that allows this site.