Edit Scale Dialog Box

Quick Reference

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Changes the existing scales listed in the Scale List area.

Access Methods

Button

Ribbon: Annotate tab

Annotation Scaling panel

Scale ListNot available on the ribbon in the current workspace

Menu: Format

Scale ListNot available in menus in the current workspace

Command entry: scalelistedit (or 'scalelistedit for transparent use)

List of Options

The following options are displayed.

Scale Name

Lists the name of the currently selected scale in the Scale List area.

NoteYou cannot change the name of a scale that is referenced by an xref.

Name Appearing in Scale List: Enter a descriptive or numeric name. For example, in an architectural drawing that uses a typical imperial scale, you can enter either 1"=4' or 1:48.

Scale Properties

Modifies the ratio of paper units to drawing units.

NoteYou cannot change the scale properties of a scale that is referenced by an object in the drawing.

Paper Units: When combined with the value of the drawing units, determines the ratio that defines the scale for viewing or plotting.
Drawing Units: When combined with the value of the paper units, determines the ratio that defines the scale for viewing or plotting.