Scale DWG to target
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I need some scaling advice to try and improve my workflow a little.
I have imported a DWG (with scale bar) in SKP and need to scale it as somewhere along the line things got a messed up.
Is there anyway a can scale to target (i think thats what its called)? Basically I want to click on a line in the imported DWG (say the scale bar) and then click on a line i have drawn in SKP that is its real world equivalent. That way I can be certain its the right scale.
The way I have done this in the past is to measure the scale bar in SKP, work out the scale factor using a good old calculator) and then just use the native scale.
Any help much appreciated and thanks in advance.
If I have missed the obvious then I am obviously missing something.
Jonny
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If you knew what units the DWG was drawn in, you could set them in the Options window before importing them to SU.
After importing, measure a known length with the yellow Tape Measure tool making sure you click on both ends. Then type the proper length and hit Enter. SU will ask if you want to resize the model. Answer in the affirmative.
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Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for and thanks for the quick response. I reckon Ive just save myself 2mins a week.
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@fatboycakeshop said:
....I have imported a DWG (with scale bar) in SKP and need to scale it as somewhere along the line things got a messed up.
Is there anyway a can scale to target (i think thats what its called)? Basically I want to click on a line in the imported DWG (say the scale bar) and then click on a line i have drawn in SKP that is its real world equivalent. That way I can be certain its the right scale......
Resizing with the 'Scale' tool to exact dimensions can be difficult. Dave's method is the way to go.
But note that if you import the DWG into an existing model with already existing geometry, then you ought to use this method inside the DWG's editing context(DWG in a group), to only resize this group. Otherwise the entire model will be resized, i.e DWG and existing geometry.
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