Scaling / Dimstyle in model space

[DoctorDrake]

Recently, I switched companies. I am supposed to insert their sheet template into model space at 3/4" = 1' which I have done. There are parts that need to be detailed. On the detailed part the dimensions all come up fine (after altering the scale/dimstyle) but when I try adding dimensions to the original drawing, instead of getting the 3'-0" measurement I should get, somehow I get the measurement for 48'-0". Maybe I did something wrong? Someone with some knowledge of scaling in model space please help me. I was either not taught this or was apparently not paying attention when they did teach it (despite the 4.0gpa.) Thank you much.

[ReMark]

They don't use an alternate dimension style with a predetermined scale factor? Did you check?

 

Sounds like the company did not keep up with the improvements to AutoCAD re: paper space layouts and the use of viewports. They are still using old school methods which works fine until you have to start scaling things. Then the real fun begins.

[DoctorDrake]

This is my point exactly. Where I was at before, I'd draw everything 1" = 1' and create view-ports in paper space (along with adding the company block and BOM.) Not sure what to do. He gave me a sheet with the scale, plot, drawing sizes, text sizes and scale factors. I've done everything right from what I can tell but still getting weird numbers. It has to be something I've done wrong somewhere.

 

NOT TO MENTION THEY JUST UPGRADED TO 2014

[ReMark]

Try changing your Measurement scale > Scale Factor to 16. Now dimension the line. Does it read 48'?