Dimscale in PS vs MS
Dimscale in PS vs MS
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I've got a file created by somebody else. I then dropped in a PS layout that I've been using.
When I go to dimension the model from paperspace, the dimension is not scaling to model space - it's just showing the actual paperspace distance. If I do my dimension in model space, then the dimension is correct but the text height's all messed up.
I do not have this problem when doing my own drawings with my template but only when trying to work in this other guy's drawing.
I'm guessing there's a system variable that needs to be turned off or on.
Anybody know where I should look?
When I go to dimension the model from paperspace, the dimension is not scaling to model space - it's just showing the actual paperspace distance. If I do my dimension in model space, then the dimension is correct but the text height's all messed up.
I do not have this problem when doing my own drawings with my template but only when trying to work in this other guy's drawing.
I'm guessing there's a system variable that needs to be turned off or on.
Anybody know where I should look?





RE: Dimscale in PS vs MS
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RE: Dimscale in PS vs MS
Now, to scale the drawing down you can either(and you must have the model status bar on) type Z-S-1/nXP where n= 1/scale factor which is 48. Another method is to open you viewport tool bar and select the proper scale but make sure the model space staus bar is on.
To get the lettering at 1/8" high on the plot, your lettering height in MS=1/8"x 48 or 6" for the above example.
Din that same dialogue boximension height of 1/8" on the plot can set in dim style at that dimension but you must change the overall scale factor at 48.
Linetype such as phanton drawn in MS will appear as a solid line in PS with the above example because you are educing the drawing 48 times, therefore set psltscale at zero and regen drawing when in layout out and status bar is on model.
RE: Dimscale in PS vs MS
RE: Dimscale in PS vs MS
So, the fix is to always ensure that DIMASSOC is set to 2.
Dave
RE: Dimscale in PS vs MS
To chicopee and IFRs - Thanks for your responses. Rereading my post I see that I was not clear about the problem I was having. It wasn't the size of the characters but the actual dimension value displayed. Great dissertation on PS/MS, though, chicopee.
TVE - That did the trick. I figured it was a system variable thing but was overwhelmed by the number of them and didn't know where to start. Thanks again!