Add a Measurement to Scale![]() How do I add a measurement and set the scale?First, the basics of how to draw a linear measurement:
Procedure:1. Click the Distance Tool on the Measurement toolbar
![]() 2. Click a point to measure from
3. Click a point to measure to
*You should be able to find snap points at the ends of objects
4. Click a 3rd time to place the dimension line parallel to the object being measured
![]() PDF’s are often generated to simply fit inside the dimensions of the page size. So, how can you find the length or area of an object that doesn't already have a dimension?
Procedure:First, the actual scale needs to be determined.
1. Click the Distance Tool on the Measurement toolbar
![]() 2. Set the scale to 1 inch. = 1 foot. in the formatting toolbar.
![]() 3. Draw a dimension on an object that has a known measurement (longer dimensions will be more accurate)
4. Note the new distance number. In this case 5.79 = 32 ft.
![]() 5. Divide that number by the known distance 5.79 / 32 = .1809 (more digits to the right of the decimal will be more accurate)
6. This will be your X in. = 1 ft. scale
7. Click the Distance Tool again
8. Enter .1809 into the first scale box
![]() 9. Now draw a measurement along a known dimension to verify the correct scale
![]() Using the same scale factor you can now accurately dimension or measure any object on this page.
Note: The scale may be different on each page.
Please see the following Troubleshooting Topic about "Measurements and Accuracy" for more information.
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