How to set scale without known dimensions in construction PDF drawing?

In construction, it's common to encounter drawings from designers or architects that lack specific dimensions. Fortunately, PlanForm offers a streamlined way to set the scale using only the scale provided in the drawing, ideal for accurate quantity take-off.

Step-by-step guide:

1. Ensure you're using PlanForm version v4.5.4.60 or above.
2. Navigate to the ‘Scale’ tool on the toolbar.
3. Select ‘Preset Scale’ from the drop-down menu.
4. Select the scale exactly as stated in the drawing, such as 1:100 or ¼” = 1’0”.
5. Choose the appropriate unit system imperial or metric based on the designer’s convention.
6. Set your preferred precision level. Lower values yield higher precision, while higher values result in quicker but less precise output.
7. Click ‘Apply Scale’ to confirm the settings.
8. Once applied, you can begin extracting measurements from the drawing.

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