Using the Scale tool

When georeferencing a CAD dataset, the Scale tool is a quick way to drag the dataset to an approximate scale.

Steps:
  1. Right-click the main menu bar and click Georeferencing from the shortcut menu to add the toolbar.
  2. Click the Layer drop-down arrow, then click a CAD feature layer.
  3. Click the Scale button Scale.
  4. Click and hold the mouse button down in the map. Drag the pointer to scale the CAD dataset.

    The CAD dataset will appear as a boundary box until you release the mouse button.

  5. Release the mouse button to complete the task and update the display.

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Published 6/8/2010