Fill global scale?

[proto]

Fill global scale? [Why 3'-3 3/8"???]

[context: I'm in US using imperial dimensions]

Is there a global setting that establishes the base size of any given fill?

When I use the Fill tool, I find I need to constantly select the Custom Distortion option in order to scale a variety of fill patterns.

And, when I first click on the fill to start that adjustment process, the dimension of both x & y are set to 3'-3 3/8", which is an exceptionally weird number. I guess it's anchored to 1 meter, despite the US units of the template.

Can this starting scale for the fill be modified? Where do I find that setting?

[Or, are we limited to modifying Fills by their individual scales in the Fills dialog?]

Thanks!

[cuba]

Under options/element attributes/fills you'll find the fill settings

You can set the starting scale = pattern unit size

You can also use a fixed or scalable fill by the setting 'scale with plan' or 'scale independent' (model size or paper size)

 

[proto]

cuba, would you mind showing a screenshot of a fill immediately after selecting the Custom Distortion option with the dimensional default showing?

like this:

This is what I see as the default "size" of any Fill when I select the Custom Distortion option.

My irritations are twofold:

1) it's a very large dimension for zooming out of a small detail drawing to access the click points

2) it's just a weird number that isn't useful in any way. A "whole number" like 1'-0" could be used as an easy base to scale to different sizes more intuitively.

If I can change this initial size, I'd be exceptionally excited to do so.

Thanks for your reply!

[cuba]

3'-3 3/8" = 1 meter 

I think your base template, including the fills, was originally set up using the metric system. This depends on which template you use (as provided by your distributor). Graphisoft works with local distributors in each country, who usually supply a template that best matches local standards. You can also create your own template or look for an alternative one.

Preference set to meter (object/project preferences/working units)

Preference set to feet 

 

You can set the 'base' value to 3" or whatever you want.  It is the size of the yellow square in the fill settings.  (Options/Attribute elements/Fills)

 

Hopefully this was helpful. I wish you a pleasant Christmas. 🎄