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Changing dimensions on a .dxf file

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Changing dimensions on a .dxf file

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I imported a .dxf file and I cant change from almost 500 inches to 24 inches. I have tried to use the sketch dimension tool with no luck. Please help

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jeff_strater
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I would try sketch scale instead.  This looks like an imported SVG, and could have hundreds or thousands of line segments in it (hard to tell from the image).  Try scaling it.


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jhackney1972
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Zip up the DXF and Attach it to a forum post.  You have to zip it!

 

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There you go

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Does this post mean that @jeff_strater suggestion worked or you tried to post your DXF?  You sent it to yourself without explaination.

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I can scale it down but i cant put in the exact dimensions that i want. I don't know why it isn't uploading. Just wondering how i change it from 490inches to 24inches. I am completely new to cad, i have zero experience with it. Videos have helped just cant figure this out. Screen shot shows what is happening when i try to drag and drop the file.

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jhackney1972
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Please zip up the DXF and post it, the users on the forum will help you but we need the file.  You will have to get your calculator out and determine the exact ratio from what you have to what you want.

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here is the Zip. What formula do i use to ratio it down? If you could break it down for me i would appreciate it. Sorry for the triple post.

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jhackney1972
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I do not see a Zip file attached to your post?

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here it is

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jeff_strater
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I suspect that this is another case where my post and @jhackney1972 's will cross in posting.  The short answer is: 24/490.  I was not certain where you got the 490 from (what point-to-point measurement), but in this screencast, I show the basic technique:

 

 


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Thank you so much this is EXACTLY what i needed. Thanks again

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jhackney1972
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The Fusion 360 file is attached.  You will be using Sketch 0

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Thank you sir

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