drawing scale

[gester]

hi,

in what scale do you usually draw in vectorworks (i mean the document settings, i use metric here)?

i was accustomed to draw 1:50 in archicad, as it is the scale you can easily go lower or higher, and besides archicad can't scale text (i don't know if it's been improved recently). so the 1:50 seemed to be the universal size to work with.

are there any best practice tips for vw in this case?

thanks in advance.

rob

[VincentCuclair]

Well it really doesn't matter, it's only a representation of what you're drawing 1:1 so mainly what feels best for you.

If you don't have a specific preference I would suggest using the scale you use most when creating SLVP, this will reduce the amount of scale 'fixing' later on.

[gester]

thanks vincent, it's what i actually thought.

the real reason i ask for the best practice procedures concerns the graphic representation of the architectural drawings, most of all the line weights and hatches (as patterns scale with).

is there any recommendation, or is it really of no importance?

rob

[VectorGeek]

This is excellent advice from Vincent. Draw at the predominant scale that your viewports will be set to.

V-G

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[VectorGeek]

gester:

Final output drawing scale is based on a number of things:

- type of drawing (plan, detail, wall section, site plan)

- size of project (shopping center, SF dwelling)

- desired page size (compact or "bed sheet")

- available printing technology

- bureaucratic requirements

- personal preference

- eyeglass prescription - not kidding

For example, I have done large projects at 3/32" = 1'-0" (roughly 1:120 in metric terms) for floor plans to make them fit on a D size sheet without match lines, which I personally try to avoid.

It all depends.

V-G.

[Guest Wes Gardner]

I also try to set all my hatches to World based...

[gester]

This is excellent advice from Vincent. Draw at the predominant scale that your viewports will be set to.

v-g

and this is a good question: we have here the scale for the authorities which is mostly 1:100 for bigger projects, and the execution project is always in 1:50, the details in 1:20 to 1:2.

i'm just trying to make the best setting for this.

rob

[VincentCuclair]

This is partly addressed in this wish list item:

http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=35657&Number=175472#Post175472