Trouble with scaling

[need15]

I have started a new job as a lighting designer and they use different methods as can be expected. The only problem is the boss wants it in a 1:50 scale on an A3 PDF as they have an A3 printer. I have tried at 1:50 but it zooms in too large. I've set up the page in 'page setup manager' but still can't get it as 1:50. I personally think it is too big but am I missing something here? I don't have anyone else to ask so don't know if it's just me or not. I'd appreciate any help on this. Thanks

[ReMark]

1) Did you use a metric template file?

 

2) Please attach a copy of the drawing file (.dwg) to your next post. Someone here will take a look at it.

[need15]

Yes it is metric.

I will have to attach tomorrow when I am in work.

 

Thanks again

[ReMark]

Tomorrow?

 

Did you draw everything in model space at FULL size?

 

Did you draw in using millimeters?

[eldon]

An A3 at 1:50 gives a size of 19.5m by 13.35m. So if the drawing is larger than that, it won't go on an A3 sheet at 1:50.

[ReMark]

Time for a larger size piece of paper or a different scale. 1:100? 1:200?

[need15]

Yep in work Monday morning.

 

Yes drawn in model space at 1:1 (millimetres).

I think it's too big for a3. I will just tell the boss it will have to be a different scale.

Thanks for help guys I was going mental for a while trying to sort it

[Dadgad]

If you enter MEASUREMENT at the commandline, what response do you get, , or ?

[need15]

Measurement is at

[eldon]

This picture might help you to decide what scale is needed.

[Dadgad]

Measurement is at

 

Good, as it should be if it was created on a Metric template.

Nice visual eldon, that should help the op sort it out!