How Do I Reset Annotation Scale in AutoCAD?

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In AutoCAD, annotation scale is used to control the size of text, dimensions, and other annotations in a drawing. Sometimes, you may encounter a situation where the annotation scale is not set correctly or needs to be reset. In this tutorial, we will explore how to reset annotation scale in AutoCAD.

Method 1: Using the Annotation Scale List

To reset annotation scale using the Annotation Scale List, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Annotation Scale List:

    2. Click on the “Annotation Scale” button located in the lower-right corner of the AutoCAD window. Alternatively, you can type “SCALELISTEDIT” in the command line and press Enter.

  2. Select the Incorrect Annotation Scale:

    3. In the Annotation Scale List dialog box, identify and select the incorrect annotation scale that you want to reset.

  3. Delete the Incorrect Annotation Scale:

    4. Click on the “Delete” button located at the bottom of the Annotation Scale List dialog box. Confirm your action by clicking “Yes” in the confirmation prompt.

  4. Add a New Annotation Scale:

    5. Click on the “Add..” button in the Annotation Scale List dialog box.

    Enter a name for your new annotation scale and specify its scale value. Click “OK” to save your changes.

  5. Set Current:

    6. Select your newly created annotation scale from the list and click on “Set Current”. Finally, click “Close” to exit from the Annotation Scale List dialog box.

Method 2: Using Command Line

If you prefer using the command line, you can reset the annotation scale by following these steps:

  1. Type “SCALELISTEDIT” in the Command Line:

    2. Open the command line by pressing Ctrl+9 or clicking on the “Command Line” button located in the lower-left corner of the AutoCAD window. Type “SCALELISTEDIT” and press Enter.

  2. Delete the Incorrect Annotation Scale:

    3. Type “D” for Delete and press Enter. Confirm your action by typing “Y” for Yes in the command line and pressing Enter again.

  3. Add a New Annotation Scale:

    4. Type “A” for Add and press Enter.

    Enter a name for your new annotation scale followed by its scale value. Press Enter to save your changes.

  4. Set Current:

    5. Type “S” for Set Current, select your newly created annotation scale from the list, and press Enter. Finally, type “C” for Close to exit from the Annotation Scale List dialog box.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned two methods to reset annotation scale in AutoCAD. You can either use the Annotation Scale List or utilize commands in the command line.

Remember that setting the correct annotation scale is important to ensure that your annotations appear in proper proportions within your drawings. Now you can confidently reset annotation scales whenever needed!