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Compatible with AutoCAD Versions: 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

SCALE CHECK

This command allows you to check the current working scale and change it as needed.

User configurable options: 

• Scale values that show in the "Predefined Scales" window. 

See Customizing the Predefined Scales List.

Known limitations:

• None reported. If there is something this command will not do that you think it should please let us know.

Alternate uses:

• None reported. If you have an alternate use for this command submit it here.

SAMPLE SCALECHECK COMMAND SYNTAX:

You may select this command from the "File" pull down from any of the APS menus.

Command: SCALECHECK

The following dialog appears:

The button allows you to customize the "Predefined Scales" list. See Customizing the Predefined Scales List.

The button brings you to this web page for help during the command (without canceling)

The current scale is displayed at the top of the dialog. If the scale is what you would like it to be you may just press to exit. 

If you would like to change the scale, select the new scale from the "Predefined Scales" list or enter the scale factor in the "Scale factor" box and press . The scale of the drawing will change to the new value.

Solutions to common questions and problems with this command

Related Commands

DWGSCALE  Command to display the size & scale of the current drawing.

DWGSETUP  Command to set up a drawing (scale, size, and title / title block) a.k.a. Drawing title setup