How Do I Change AutoCAD to Feet and Inches?

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If you are working with AutoCAD and need to change the default unit of measurement from meters to feet and inches, you have come to the right place! In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to make this adjustment. Let’s get started.

Step 1: Accessing the Drawing Units

To change AutoCAD to feet and inches, we first need to access the drawing units. Here’s how:

  • Step 1.1: Open AutoCAD and navigate to the “Drawing Units” dialog box. You can find it by clicking on the “Format” menu in the top menu bar, then selecting “Units..” from the drop-down menu.
  • Step 1.2: In the “Drawing Units” dialog box, you will see various options for length units. Click on the drop-down menu next to “Insertion Scale” and select “Feet and Inches” from the list.

Step 2: Adjusting Display Formats

Once we have set our drawing units to feet and inches, we also need to adjust how distances are displayed in AutoCAD. Follow these steps:

  • Step 2.1: Go back to the “Drawing Units” dialog box if you have closed it already.
  • Step 2.2: In this dialog box, click on the “Length” tab.3: Under “Format”, select your preferred display format for both feet and inches from the drop-down menus.

Tips:

If you want fractional inches to be displayed, make sure to select the appropriate option from the “Precision” drop-down menu. You can choose different rounding options as well.

Step 3: Applying the Changes

Now that we have adjusted the drawing units and display formats, it’s time to apply these changes to your current drawing or template. Here’s how:

  • Step 3.1: Click on the “OK” button in the “Drawing Units” dialog box to save your changes.
  • Step 3.2: If you are working on an existing drawing, you will be prompted with a warning message stating that changing units may affect your existing geometry or annotations. Make sure to review and adjust them accordingly.

Note:

The changes you make to the drawing units and display formats in AutoCAD only affect the current drawing or template. If you want these settings to apply to all future drawings, consider creating a new template with your preferred units and formats.

Congratulations! You have successfully changed AutoCAD to use feet and inches as the default unit of measurement. Now you can work with greater precision and accuracy in your architectural or engineering projects.

We hope this tutorial was helpful for you. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out!