Layout viewport scale control won't show standard scale menu.

[Anonymous]

Situation: I created a 3d isometric view of a 1/2" pvc prototype I made.  In model space, I'm using block attributes to label fittings and pieces to create a parts list.

Problem:

In layout tab I can zoom and set up my view pretty much as I want. The view scale box in status bar shows the decimal value for the zoomed view but when the view scale box is clicked on the standard scale menu does not appear and I can't figure out why.

When I go into the properties palette for the viewport the Standard Scale box shows Custom. When clicked on, the full standard scale appears but when I set it to any value other than Custom the value momentarily sets then resets back into Custom.

The annotation scale entry in the viewport properties palette for the attribute blocks can be set without a problem.

I have a feeling there's a simple explanation (setting) for this but search as I might I can't find an answer. Any suggestions on where to look and or answers is greatly appreciated.

Using Autocad 2014.

Thanks,

maczee

[Anonymous]

answer: right click view cube select Parallel, viola, scale list is now accessible via the status bar....ouch.