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Title: Autocad Scales
Post by: Nuff_Said on March 03, 2010, 06:51:24 AM

Hi Guys..

I've just run into a slight problem with some dxf drawings I purchased for some laser cutting for my buggy. Problem is, the dxf's were delivered with a 1:5 scale, and the laser cutting firm needs them 1:1 for obvious reasons.  How can I (please say there's a way) remedy this issue???? drowning

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: Nuff_Said on March 03, 2010, 06:52:30 AM

I use Autocad 2009 - if that'll help..

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: fabr on March 03, 2010, 07:21:02 AM

There's several,I think ,here that have AC. If they offer you can just send them the dxf's and have them rescale them. Easy 2 minute fix.

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: Doug Heim on March 03, 2010, 07:27:47 AM

Ill do it  ;D

no sure how to explain how its done correctly.

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: Nuff_Said on March 03, 2010, 07:55:10 AM

Hey Doug.. Thanks a mill..

I'll send the dxf's tomorrow (South Africa time) when I get back to the office, if ok with you??

Cheers

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: Doug Heim on March 03, 2010, 03:08:18 PM

Sounds good. Ill be here

Dheim4@new.rr.com

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: Grimm Reaper Racing on March 03, 2010, 04:55:01 PM

Why does your laser cutter need them 1:1?  You mean to tell me that they can't adjust the scale of a .dxf thumb down  Wow!  Good thing Doug is such a nice guy and willing to do it for ya.  ;D  I guess that's why we have this forum, to help each other out.  ;) I was going to offer my services as well, so if Doug is too busy, I could do it for you as well.  It really only takes a couple of minutes to rescale .dxf's  Your the man Doug, thanks for being so helpful not only to me, but for everyone who asks for it. ;)

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: Doug Heim on March 03, 2010, 06:13:59 PM

Thats how I roll  8)

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: fabr on March 03, 2010, 07:39:53 PM

Quote from: Grimm Reaper Racing on March 03, 2010, 04:55:01 PM

Why does your laser cutter need them 1:1?  You mean to tell me that they can't adjust the scale of a .dxf thumb down  Wow!  Good thing Doug is such a nice guy and willing to do it for ya.  ;D  I guess that's why we have this forum, to help each other out.  ;) I was going to offer my services as well, so if Doug is too busy, I could do it for you as well.  It really only takes a couple of minutes to rescale .dxf's  Your the man Doug, thanks for being so helpful not only to me, but for everyone who asks for it. ;)

I was wondering the same thing....................................

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: Nuff_Said on March 10, 2010, 12:06:36 PM

Ha! Can, and will do it - at extra cost!! thumb down.  Apologies Doug - been away. I will send them through tomorrow.

Grimm Reaper - you said it.  This forum rocks ;)

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: fabr on March 10, 2010, 12:54:35 PM

EXTRA COST??????? They gotta be insane to even suggest that. Effin pricks!

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: fabr on March 10, 2010, 12:56:03 PM

There's a couple of waterjetters here that I will vouch for that you mightt really want to check with.

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: Dirt Wrangler on March 10, 2010, 06:39:42 PM

Type SCALE ----> Press Enter
Select all ----> Press Enter
Type 0,0 for your Base Point ----> Press Enter
Type 5 for your Scale Factor ----> Press Enter

Your Done.

Title: Re: Autocad Scales
Post by: fabr on March 10, 2010, 07:01:21 PM

Yeah ,that should cost more. LOL!!!!