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■ Linetypes. For objects plotted from the Model tab, set the scale for non-
continuous linetypes with the
CELTSCALE and LTSCALE system variables.
For objects plotted from a layout (paper space), use the
PSLTSCALE system
variable.
■ Hatch patterns. Set the scale for hatch patterns in the Boundary Hatch
and Fill dialog box (
BHATCH) or with the HPSCALE system variable.
■ Views. When plotting from the layout tab, use ZOOM XP, where XP is the
scale (the inverse of the scale factor) of the view relative to the size of the
paper.
See Also
“Edit in Layout Viewports” on page 598
To format drawing units
1 From the Format menu, choose Units.
2 In the Drawing Units dialog box, set the unit values for your drawing. As
you change unit settings, AutoCAD shows examples under Sample
Output.
■ Under Length, select a unit type and level of precision.
■ Under Drawing units for DesignCenter blocks, select the unit that you
want AutoCAD to use to scale blocks, images or other content inserted
into the drawing. If you do not want AutoCAD to scale inserted con-
tent, select Unitless.
■ Under Angle, select an angle type and precision.
■ To specify an angle direction, choose Direction, and then select the
base angle in the Direction Control dialog box. The angle direction
controls the point from which AutoCAD measures angles and the
direction in which they're measured.
The default starting angle, 0 degrees, is toward 3 o'clock (or east), and
positive angle measurement is counterclockwise. If you select Other, you
can enter an angle, or choose Angle to specify an angle using your point-
ing device.
3 Choose OK to exit each dialog box.
Command line
UNITS