What is the default scale in AutoCAD?

After switching the Default Scale List from Imperial to Metric (or vice versa) in Options > User Preferences > Default Scale List in AutoCAD, the setting reverts to Imperial (or Metric).

How do I change the default scale in AutoCAD?

Note: To control the list of scales for the current drawing, use the SCALELISTEDIT command. After you add a new scale to the default scale list in the registry, you can use the Reset button in the Edit Drawing Scales dialog box to add the new scale to your drawing.

How do I change scale 1 to 100 in AutoCAD?

For scale of 1:100 use the SCALE command to scale the rectangle 100 times. Put this rectangle around what you want to plot then plot using Window and select the corners of the rectangle. Use scale to fit for the scaling and print it out.

What are CAD layers?

Layers are the primary method for organizing the objects in a drawing by function or purpose. Layers can reduce the visual complexity of a drawing and improve display performance by hiding information that you don’t need to see at the moment.

What is the layer?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : one that lays something (such as a worker who lays brick or a hen that lays eggs) 2a : one thickness, course, or fold laid or lying over or under another. b : stratum.

What is the scale factor for 1 20?

1″ = 20′ Multiply the feet by 12. 20 x 12 = Scale Factor 240.

What does a scale of 1 25 mean?

Well, 1:25 means that 1 ‘unit’ on the plan is 25 ‘units’ in real life, so 1cm = 25cm, 1ft=25ft etc.

How do you find the scale?

To scale an object to a smaller size, you simply divide each dimension by the required scale factor. For example, if you would like to apply a scale factor of 1:6 and the length of the item is 60 cm, you simply divide 60 / 6 = 10 cm to get the new dimension.