topic Re: Viewport Scale List in AutoCAD Forum

Viewport Scale List

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:47:18 GMT

Hello,

I am in AutoCAD 2016.

I am wanting to change the viewport scale of a viewport in paperspace. I can do that, but I do not see the scales I am used to. Normally I see a long list which includes scales like

1/8" = 1'-0"

1/4" = 1'-0"

1/16" = 1'-0"

etc.

Instead of that, I see a different list which includes only scales like

1:2

1:5

1:10

1:100

etc.

I am working in a drawing here at our company. I do not know who created this drawing but I am guessing they created a new drawing from a default template.

Every drawing I have worked with here has had the inch/foot type scales listed.

I can choose "custom" or type SCALELISTEDIT and add scales individually but I would like to import or add the entire list of scales with inches/feet that I usually see. Is this possible?

Also, for reference, I have changed the units in the bottom bar menu to "Architectural". And I have used the UNITS command and changed the units to inches (which is what I usually have it at). Not sure if I need to change any other settings.

Thank you for any help.

Re: Viewport Scale List

imadHabash — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:00:48 GMT

HI,

from OPTIONS command you can get that. use Imperial option as seen from below attached image.

Regards,,

Re: Viewport Scale List

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:08:12 GMT

Somehow the "Default Scale List" option isn't even there. What is wrong with my program. (shown in screenshot)

Re: Viewport Scale List

imadHabash — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:15:38 GMT

Hi,

the above post for me was for using default mode.so all what you need is to press Reset button from scalelistedit dialog.

Good Luck..

Re: Viewport Scale List

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:23:21 GMT

After going to SCALELISTEDIT and clicking "Reset" and choosing Imperial scales only and clicking OK and doing the SCALELISTEDIT command again, this (the attached screenshot) is what shows up: the same scale list as before (1:100, etc.), none of the inch/feet ones. And "Default Scale List" is still not available in Options->User Preferences after this either.

Re: Viewport Scale List

imadHabash — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:21:27 GMT

Hi,

i use AutoCAD 2017,and i don't remember if it's exist in another place or what.

Re: Viewport Scale List

imadHabash — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:29:58 GMT

HI,

it's fine with me.please try to do it carefully again and see.if NOT try to install the latest service pack HERE .

Re: Viewport Scale List

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:55:23 GMT

Check which version you are using. The screenshot you posted is showing that you are using AutoCAD ARCH 2016. This may require a reinstall to get the imperial units loaded.

Re: Viewport Scale List

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:25:22 GMT

you can always try the sledgehammer approach:

(defun c:msca ()
	(command "-scalelistedit" "d" "*"
			"add" "1/8\" =  1'-0\"" "0.125:12"
			"add" "3/16\" =  1'-0\"" "0.1875:12"
			"add" "1/4\" =  1'-0\"" "0.25:12"
			"add" "3/8\" =  1'-0\"" "0.375:12"
			"add" "1/2\" =  1'-0\"" "0.5:12"
			"add" "3/4\" =  1'-0\"" "0.75:12"
			"add" "1\" =  1'-0\"" "1:12"
			"add" "1 1/2\" =  1'-0\"" "1.5:12"
			"add" "3\" =  1'-0\"" "3:12"
			"add" "1\" =  10'-0\"" "1:120"
			"add" "1\" =  20'-0\"" "1:240"
			"add" "1\" =  30'-0\"" "1:360"
			"add" "1\" =  40'-0\"" "1:480"
			"add" "1\" =  50'-0\"" "1:600"
			"add" "1\" =  60'-0\"" "1:720"
			"add" "1\" = 100'-0\"" "1:1200"
			"add" "1\" = 200'-0\"" "1:2400"
			"add" "1\" = 300'-0\"" "1:3600"
			"add" "1\" = 400'-0\"" "1:4800"
			"add" "1\" = 500'-0\"" "1:6000"
			"exit")
)