Inserting a Scale Bar

A scale bar can be placed on the drawing to define the scale of the drawing objects.

 

 

To add a scale bar to the drawing:

1.	Ensure that the appropriate design layer is active.

2.	Click the Scale Bar tool from the Dims/Notes tool set.

3.	Click on the drawing to insert the scale bar.

4.	Click again to determine the rotation of the scale bar and to place it on the drawing.

5.	Position the scale bar as desired. The scale bar properties can be edited later by selecting the scale bar and changing the properties in the Object Info palette.

 

Parameter	Description
Printed Height	Specify the printed height of the scale bar
Minor Length	Specify the minor length
# of Min Divs	Specify the number of minor divisions (the first division is split into minor divisions; the remainder of the scale bar is in major divisions)
Major Length	Specify the major length
# of Major Divs	Specify the number of major divisions
Style	Select the scale bar style: Zigzag, Box, Line, Checker, or Flip
Adjust Units	Select to switch between units specified for the drawing file (File > Document Settings > Units); for example, switch between feet and inches
Decimal Points	Select to display units with up to four decimal places