topic Re: Problem with drawing scale in Documentation

Problem with drawing scale

Anonymous — Fri, 19 May 2023 13:59:30 GMT

Hi everyone,
I'm setting up a master layout for a project done in AC13.

I have a problem setting up auto text information.

In particular, I set my layout to show the scale of the drawings (plans, sections, elevations). The problem I have is that Archicad will also show the "scale" of photographs and other images...

How can I select what scale to show and what not to?

Thanks!

Enrico

Re: Problem with drawing scale

Anonymous — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:47:39 GMT

... this happens also if I insert a schedule on the layout. AC will show it to scale 1:1.

Re: Problem with drawing scale

JaredBanks — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:06:43 GMT

Select the drawing/image/photo, go to drawing selection settings (command + T on a mac), then title, and turn off the scale. Or select it to show not to scale.

Furthermore, you might want to read this post about how to insert external content and the difference between Figure & Drawing tool:

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=33998

Re: Problem with drawing scale

Anonymous — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:21:18 GMT

Wow, I cannot belive I worked with Archicad pretty much every day in the last two years and never used the Figure tool. Never crossed my mind either....

Thank you, this will help me get what I want.

Enrico

Re: Problem with drawing scale

Anonymous — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:51:10 GMT

...and what about independent worksheet or imported pdf files?

Archicad will still show some weird scale numbers for that!

Re: Problem with drawing scale

David Maudlin — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:55:47 GMT

Enrico wrote:
...and what about ... imported pdf files?

Use the Figure Tool, when in the Figure Tool Open dialog box, set the Enable pop up to "All Files".

David

Re: Problem with drawing scale

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:20:12 GMT

I have the exact same problem with a schedule I inserted in the layout.

If I enter an automatic text in the layout, Archicad will show all scale values related to actual drawings (1:100 and so on) plus a 1:1 scale that refers to the schedule. How do I get rid of that?

Thanks!

Enrico

Re: Problem with drawing scale

Erika Epstein — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:34:49 GMT

Select a drawing, right click and chose 'Set as autotext reference'. Until you change the reference designation, all autotext will refer to this placed instance of the view, i.e. the drawing selected.

The key point is to only select one drawing at a time.

HTH

Re: Problem with drawing scale

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:43:47 GMT

I tried to set it as you said, Erica, but it didn't do anything for me.

It's still showing scale 1:100 and 1:1

Re: Problem with drawing scale

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:47:05 GMT

Sorry I forgot to mention that the automatic text is placed in the master layout.

Does this change anything? I'm really sorry I didn't mention it before.

Thnks everybody for the help!

Enrico

Re: Problem with drawing scale

Erika Epstein — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:20:46 GMT

Enrico wrote:
Sorry I forgot to mention that the automatic text is placed in the master layout.

Does this change anything? I'm really sorry I didn't mention it before.

Yes.

You need to place it in the layout.