Contour labels display paper/model space

[Anonymous]

Why do my contour labels show up fine in model space but they are very tiny in paper space.
Im using Civil 3d 2006. My viewport scale is set 1"=1'.
I'm not having problems with my linetypes or blocks showing up ok - just my contour labels.
What did I overlook?

[BrianHailey]

It's probably because you are not plotting at 1:1. Scale your border so it plots at 1:1. For example, if you have a 24x36 border, scale it so it measures 24 units by 36 units and then set your viewports scale to the desired scale and your labels will show up just fine.

Brian

[Anonymous]

Your contour label sizes apparently are not large enough. Compare the
viewport scale with the drawing scale. If both scales are the same then the
label size will appear equal. What are you trying to show at 1" = 1'? I
believe this is your problem. More facts will get a timely answer.

Bill


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Why do my contour labels show up fine in model space but they are very tiny
in paper space.
Im using Civil 3d 2006. My viewport scale is set 1"=1'.
I'm not having problems with my linetypes or blocks showing up ok - just my
contour labels.
What did I overlook?

[Anonymous]

the final plot is a 20 scale drawing the 1":1' is the viewport scale and the page setup scale is 1"=20'

If I make the labels larger then they are huge in the model space (which I also plot from)

[Anonymous]

I take it you're aware that the Scale factor in the Drawing Settings controls the size of labels in modelspace. Why not just change that?

Trevor

[Anonymous]

yeah, thanks - I'm not having any problems in model space - the labels are tiny in paperspace

[Anonymous]

Okay, let me cover the basics again for the record: When you set up a Label Style - of any kind - you need to set your text sizes to what you want the final size of the text to be on the plot. Civil 3D then resizes the entire label based on the viewport scale to make sure that the text plots at x units tall; the same applies in modelspace based on what the Drawing Settings' Scale factor is set to. That's the basics that we all know and love. NOTE: It doesn't allow for plot scale, just viewport scale.

Now, if you're shrinking your paperspace layout by 20x when you plot, then of course your paperspace labels are 20x too small. Why do you shrink the layout at plot? Why not start with a sheet the right size in the first place? If you do that, your labels should come out beautiful.

Trevor Message was edited by: T_Bernhard

[Anonymous]

To reiterate Mr. Bernhard's reply:

Your paper space layout plot scale MUST be 1:1. Forget what it says beside
"Scale". Underneath is what counts. It should read 1 inches = 1 unit.

If you are drawing in feet in model space select the viewport and in
properties select the 1"=20' standard scale.

Matt

[Anonymous]

Ok, thanks guys. Once again you have saved me.
Have a great day.