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Script to set scale
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Script to set scale
I find myself modifying the scale for measurements often. While it is not that cumbersome, particularly with scale presets. I find it would be nice if I had two buttons on my toolbar, one to set the current scale to 1/2″=1′-0″ and one for 3/4″=1′-0″. Looking through one of the old BB script reference guides, I could not figure out the proper commands to make this a reality. Anyone tried to do this before?
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Points: 15,673Rank: UC2 Brainery Advanced Blue Belt
There is a Set scale to multiple pages option that you should be using.
I have a workflow for this process that speeds it up.
Go to your Search Panel
Search for the scale.
Select all the boxes
Highlight Checked.
Open the Markups list and Select All.
Open the Measurements Panel
Set your scale
Click Add Scale to More Pages
Choose Selected pages
Click OK
Delete your highlights
Repeat for next scale-
Points: 224Rank: UC2 Brainery Newbie
That’s pretty slick Doug. Thanks for sharing your workflow.
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Points: 15,673Rank: UC2 Brainery Advanced Blue Belt
The one thing you really have to watch is when you have multiple scales on a page.
It will set the page scale to the last one you did.
Always double check and insert viewports where necessary
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Points: 24,280Rank: UC2 Brainery Brown Belt IIII
setting scales from the presets always scares me a little given the unpredictable quality and consistency of drawings. I know how easy it is to print “Scale to Fit” and have it close but not perfect. Updating scales globally makes me cringe a little.
However, I completely understand the WHY. If you trust the documents are correct, that’s a completely different story. I love this workflow @Doug McLean
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Points: 15,673Rank: UC2 Brainery Advanced Blue Belt
Oh I still verify.
Plus I ALWAYS set metric scales as custom.
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