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Precise scaling of Reference drawings

 

Have you ever received a drawing in PDF format and had to rescale it to a precise length.

This short video will take you through importing a PDF into AutoCAD and then scaling it appropriately to the 1:1 values that you need to complete the design.

 

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Aldred Boyd | Application Engineer - Technical

Aldred is an Application Engineer with over 22 years of experience working with Autodesk products. His primary focus is in a consultative role for the manufacturing industry, where he identifies potential challenges within a company's workflow and processes. His extensive experience enables him to identify these challenges and resolve them through the addition of software, training, or further development to address the issues encountered.
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