To Open The Set Scale Window:
The Set Scale window will allow you to make adjustments to the size of your KCDw® screen. You can have it set to a particular size such as 1/2" scale or 3/8" or 1/4".
1. Click on Change on the main menu bar.
2. Click on Set Scale
To Turn off Auto Scale:
Auto Scale will automatically adjust the screen so it fits your entire job on it. This is helpful because if scale is set too low the job may extend off the edge of the screen.
1. Click on the X in the Auto Scale Box to turn it off
2. Now you are able to type in a new number for screen width
3. Click on the OK button
To Turn on Auto Scale:
Auto Scale will automatically adjust the screen so it fits your entire job on it. This is helpful because if scale is set too low the job may extend off the edge of the screen.
1. Click on the box next to Auto Scale to place the X in it
2. Click on the OK button
To Set the Scale to a Particular Size:
1. Turn Auto Scale Off
2. Type a number for the scale shown below that you want in the screen width box
3. Click the OK button
Screen Width Sizes For Different Scales
| Scale | Screen Width Size |
| 1/2" | 167 |
| 3/8" | 230 |
| 1/4" | 358 |
IMPORTANT: The size you adjust the scale to in this screen is not a permanent change, it is for this job only and is saved with it. Furthermore, these numbers are approximations and are dependent on your printer, adjust the number higher or lower as needed. To adjust the scale permanently please see Edit Start Up and look for line 64. Set Line 64 to 0 and line 68 to a 1, 2, or 3.
Set scale determines the size of the drawing area and the unit size. To open set scale from the main menu bar place the mouse pointer on Change, then click the left mouse button; or while holding down the Alt key press the C key. A menu selection drops down. Highlight and click on Set Scale, or press the L key this opens the Set scale window box.
KCDw® is defaulted with Auto Scale checked. This means the screen width is automatically determined by size of draw screen area. To shut off the auto scale click in the box and when the check mark is gone auto scale is shut off. With auto scale turned off you have the option of typing a screen width in the box. When you change the screen width the screen length changes in proportion to the width.
Align the room to the Screen Grid: By clicking this button, you are resetting the design to fit within the screen.
| Auto Scale: | With this box checked, the design will fit automatically within the screen. If the box is not checked you are able to change the number in the screen width box. This will increase or decrease the scale or size of your screen. This will NOT change the scale in which it prints. |
Shortcut:
Toolbar: Click on
