Getting my drawings to scale HELP

[jsteers]

Hi guys !

 

Im really new to CAD and struggling slightly ! :'(

I am a event planner and have managed to draw my set onto the venue layout but I dont know whats gone wrong but I just cant understand the measurements, im basically trying to draw a 90cm x 55cm table that I can put in the room and copy'n'paste around but I cant work out the measurements, the drawing of the venue layout and the stage is 1:50 scale. I just want to be able to draw a shape which is to the same scale as the drawing and be able to easily understand the units, to have them simply in cm ? Can anyone help ? THANKS SO MUCH

[ReMark]

First, are you using the default template file (acad.dwt)? If so you are drawing in decimal inches.

 

Second, are you drawing "to scale" as one might do manually on a drafting board? If so you are doing it wrong.

 

Third, are you making use of a layout with at least one viewport or is everything being done in model space?

 

Attach a copy of the drawing to your next post and someone here will take a look at it.

[jsteers]

It wont let me upload my dwg as it is too big, says 6mb ?

[ReMark]

I see we don't like answering questions.

 

6MB? Are you doing this in 3D?

 

The only other option would be to use a file sharing website like DropBox and post a link to the drawing here.

[jsteers]

Hi,

I think I figured out what I was doing wrong, as you said about doing it more than one tab, well I was drawing on a 'floor layout' tab which was scaled, However when i switched to the model and drew it seems to be full size and not scaled down ! So think ive fixed it ! Thanks for your help !!

[ReMark]

I have a feeling we'll be hearing back from you at some point. Good luck.