Paper space is not translating the proper size from model space dimensions

[sagolia]

I need my model space drawing to be in paper space (Arch D) at 1/2" architectural scale. However, when I transfer it into a viewport it shrinks in size. I'm new to autocad so I may have missed a few steps. 

[maxim_k]

Hi @sagolia ,

I'm not sure I understand your question correctly.

Can you provide more details?

If viewport is too big after you set its scale, you can always grip-edit its borders to make it smaller - see attached drawing.

[sagolia]

To clarify, the flats themselves should fill the space to the left of the titleblock. These are 4' by 8' flat drawings. They should be 1/2" scale in Arch D.  I expected the flats to not be that small in paper space. 

Let me know if you have any specific questions about my issue.

[maxim_k]

Are you sure that the scale should be 1/2=1'-0" ?

Maybe it should be 1-1/2"=1'-0" ?

[pendean]

[sagolia]

this makes much more sense, thank you.

[sagolia]

It definitely should be that scale. It makes sense. I just wanted to make sure that none of my model space settings were affecting the size of the flats. I was completing an assignment that had a finished project file. So I was confused why my scale was not replicating the flats at the same size. It might have been an error on the assignment. Thanks for your help.