Viewing Full Scale 1

[rikonen]

I can't find a way to do this and was wondering if I can? Can I scale my screen image to view full scale? I'm still looking but everyone here is great in responding quickly and can probably save me some time.

 

[Eltron]

Do you just want to view the whole image? If so use the "Zoom to Fit" command. View/Modify/Zoom to Fit or use the "Zoom to Fit" button on your View toolbar. If you are asking to to view the image full screen then you can go to View/Full Screen or just hit F9, F10, and F11 to toggle items on and off.

Not sure if that's what you're asking, but I hope that helps.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

 

[rikonen]

I want to show the actual size of the part on the screen. Not a screen fit.

 

[smcadman]

I use Scale1 from Joe Jones. You just have to change the scale factor for your monitor. I can put a tape measure on my screen and the part is full scale.

For my 19" monitor, my scale is 1.06

modelView.Scale2 = 1.06

http://www.nhcad.com/sw_macros/index.html

It is a swb, but I think after you run it you can make it a swp.

SW07 SP2.0

Flores

 

[Eltron]

HAve you tried placing an object of known size next to your part for scale? I've found it useful to place rulers, coins, tools etc. next to smaller object and vehicles, furniture, etc. next to larger parts in an assembly to give it some idea of scale. Otherwise you can just double-click on the features in the part and the dimensions will show if you are not concerned with making a pretty picture.

I'm still a little foggy on what your exact intent is. Plus my coffee hasn't kicked in yet this morning...

Hope that helps.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

 

[rikonen]

If I have a cube that is 1" and I want to see that cube to scale, meaning that it is 1" on my screen, this is what I'm looking for.

 

[Eltron]

Looks like the macro that Paul recommended will get you there from here. Just remember to change the value for Scale2 to match the size and resolution of your monitor. Thanks, Flores.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

 

[rikonen]

yes the macro is just what I was looking for. thanks