Measuring plots
Measuring plots
(OP)
Most of you know when plotting a dwg, the plotter/printer sometimes isn't exactly to scale ... especially after making copies.
I have a plot from a customer that does not show a scale and does not measure to the scale they told me.
Does anyone know of a web site (or any trick) that will allow you to measure the plot with a scale/ruler and convert for you the proper scale?
i.e the dim shows 10', but measures 3.0313 on the plot. The cust told me it's 1/8 scale.
Thanks.
I have a plot from a customer that does not show a scale and does not measure to the scale they told me.
Does anyone know of a web site (or any trick) that will allow you to measure the plot with a scale/ruler and convert for you the proper scale?
i.e the dim shows 10', but measures 3.0313 on the plot. The cust told me it's 1/8 scale.
Thanks.
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 02-10-07)






RE: Measuring plots
What am I missing here? If you have a 10' dim that measures 3.0313 (assuming ' also) is the plotted scale not 0.30313, regardless of what your customer said? Or do you have a plot that's been copied numerous times, thereby introducing some unknown scale factor?
What do you get if you measure a dim that's perpendicular to the 10' dim? Same scale? If not, I'm guessing you have no accurate way to determine the scale.
RE: Measuring plots
But, I want to come as close as possible. So, if the dim on the paper shows 10', but physically measures 3.0313", I guess a can assume that scale factor for the entire dwg.
I guess what I'm asking is if anyone has come across this and what did you do?
Sorry if not clear, it's been a hell week.
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 02-10-07)
RE: Measuring plots
What's your end goal?
RE: Measuring plots
This isn't a mechanical part, it's a floor layout. I'm just trying to make parts/assy's that are close to the real thing, but don't have to be 100% accurate.
I'm trying to come up with an average scale of the plot. Your suggestion to measure a bunch of dims may be how I have to do it. Thank you.
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 02-10-07)
RE: Measuring plots
RE: Measuring plots
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FAQ376
RE: Measuring plots
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 02-10-07)
RE: Measuring plots
Then you can insert it into a part & scale it to fit.
Then you can sketch over it.
Windows XP / Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 5000
SolidWorks 2007 SP1.0 / SpaceBall 5000
Lava Lamp
www.Tate3d.com
FAQ376
RE: Measuring plots
Thanks for your help.
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 02-10-07)
RE: Measuring plots
Scale_finder
SW07 SP2.0
Flores
RE: Measuring plots
You can print 2 "rulers" and then measure without having to re-calculate everything.
Windows XP / Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 5000
SolidWorks 2007 SP1.0 / SpaceBall 5000
Lava Lamp
www.Tate3d.com
FAQ376
RE: Measuring plots
That works very well!
Thank you!
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 02-10-07)
RE: Measuring plots
Matt
CAD Engineer/ECN Analyst
Silicon Valley, CA
http://sw.fcsuper.com/index.php
RE: Measuring plots
SW07 SP2.0
Flores
RE: Measuring plots
Matt,
Yes, the dwg is missing a lot of info. Only the mid-area of the dwg was sent to me. It was outsourced by coworkers across the country who don't know 99% of what a dwg should look like. I'm stuck with what I have.
This happened to once a few years ago with a part for military application. I asked for more info for months. I gave in a gave them what they gave me. Of course ... the part didn't fit!
s**t in ... s**t out !
Thanks.
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 02-10-07)