Displaying the Viewport Scale Ratio

Use the ViewportScaleRatio command to display the scale of the specified viewport on a layout Sheet.

The format of the scale ratio is according to the selected units type.

tip Note: This command is available in Sheet mode only.

To display the scale ratio of a viewport:

  1. Do one of the following:

    • On the ribbon, click XtraTools > View > Viewport Scale Ratio.

    • On the menu, click XtraTools > View > Viewport Scale Ratio.

    • Type ViewportScaleRatio.

  2. In Sheet workspace, specify the viewport.

    The command window displays the scale ratio.

Examples

  • Architectural: PS:MS == 1:1.45 Viewport Scale: 1’ = 1’-0”

  • Engineering: PS:MS == 1:1.45 Viewport Scale: 1” = 1.00”

  • Decimal: PS:MS == 1:1.45

Access

Command: ViewportScaleRatio

Menu: XtraTools > View > Viewport Scale Ratio

Ribbon: XtraTools > View > Viewport Scale Ratio

Parent Topic

View Tools