How do I scale the CAD drawing to true length?

  1. Launch the drawing in CAD Reader.
  2. Use the Linear Measurement Tool to verify the existing dimensions of the drawing.
  3. Select two points that have a known actual dimension to verify the existing dimensions on the drawing.
  4. If the result is deviate, use the Scale Function in the measurement tools to set scale.
  5. In the pop-up box, enter the true length between the two selected points to define the correct scale.
  6. Once scaled, you can start extracting the dimensions from the drawing.


Note: The measurement unit will align with the drawing scale. For example, dimensions in millimeters (mm) will yield results in square millimeters (mm²).


Scale Tool Animated Demonstration: