Re: How do I draw a file in imperial, then convert it to metric in AutoCAD?

Yeah. Use Modify-Scale then when asked for a scale
enter 1/25.4 and you will have the drawing in mm units.

Scott




--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Alan Marconett" <KM6VV@...>
wrote:

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> HI Peter,
>
> You should be able to use the "scale" function of a CAD program. In

Vector

> CAD/CAM, I select the entire drawing, "Cut" and "paste" back at a

different

> scale. AutoCAD should have a similar feature.
>
> Alan KM6VV
>
> >
> > How do I draw a file in imperial, then convert it to metric in

AutoCAD?

> >
> > Someone has given me drawing in inches. I normally draw in mm. So
> > instead of me going 1inch x 25.4=25.4mm all the time to the numbers.
> > How can I do this in AutoCAD?
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Peter
> > Australia
> >
> >
>