Scaling doesn't change properties


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JoshMTK
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After I scale an object, via 'Arrange'-'Scale', the properties of the object don't reflect the scaling.  So a 36" line, scaled 200%, is now 72" long.  But all the properties of the line still have the original dimensions.  Is this correct behavior? See attached pic.  The bottom dimension line was drawn after the top line was scaled.
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David Snipp
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JoshMTK - 4/27/2017 12:28:06 PM
I get the rough idea of how that works. Now, is there a practical use for the end user to see it that way? I feel a user would want the property grid to represent what they are seeing, not pre-translated data that has no reference to if or how it's being translated.

Thanks!

Josh,
I‌ understand that it might be counter-intuitive, but another example might make it clearer - If you rotate a 20m wide‌‌ by 10m high rectangle by 90 degrees, how wide is it after the rotation?
The Scale Transform is a very powerful and advanced feature that is particularly useful when importing drawings drawn at a different scale.
I‌f you don't want to Scale your Dimension, then you should resize your Dimension by entering in the desired value in the Property Grid.

I‌ trust this clarifies and resolves the issue.


David Snipp
Stardraw.com Ltd
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