Scaling
Scaling
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Why it is when I bring in a part into a new drawing and change the scale. It scales the text on my border, and throws it off.
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RE: Scaling
If you don't have it checked, then there is a text scale option above. When you scale your drawing views and since the text is on a scale factor of it's own. Then probably the text is changing to fit the new scale. That is why I always use the option of "Always Display text at the same size".
I hope that helps,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
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RE: Scaling
RE: Scaling
Are you creating your templates correctly?
Open a blank template, right click on the backgroud, and edit sheet format.
Now add your custom changes, and change back to edit sheet the same way before saving as a new template.
I think this might make your border scaling problems disappear.
Remember...
"If you don't use your head, your going to have to use your feet."
RE: Scaling
RE: Scaling
This can be confusing! God knows I still have to mess with it from time to time, when I haven't done drawings in awhile.
If none of the above works you may want to consider reinstalling SW.
Best Regards....and Good Luck,
Scott Baugh, CSWP

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RE: Scaling
For bitmaps, tiffs, jpegs, etc...
Setup your new template this way:
Go to edit sheet format before the
INSERT>OBJECT>CREATE FROM FILE>(browse to location) command.
But when trying this, I agree with your statement that .dxf's do not import correctly into a blank template. But I found this work around for you:
1)Import your dxf normally into a blank drawing.
2)Highlight the dxf on the drawing and use the CUT icon on the toolbar.
3)Right click in the background and choose "Edit sheet format".
4)Use the PASTE icon now.
5)rememder to go back to "Edit Sheet" before saving as your new template.
Make all your changes while working under the "edit sheet format" command. Go back to edit sheet (border will turn grey), and save as template.
Any changes done under "edit sheet format" should never scale when you scale the properties of the sheet. If it this does, follow Scott's suggestion of reinstalling SolidWorks.
Good Luck....
Remember...
"If you don't use your head, your going to have to use your feet."
RE: Scaling