AutoCAD: Dimensions in Layout Isometric View do not match Model Space

Issue:

AutoCAD: Dimensions in Layout Isometric View do not match Model Space.

Causes:

Dimension Style scale issue.

Solution:

This is caused due to scaling. You must set the Dimension Style to the Scale of the Viewport.

• Launch the Dimension Style Dialog box (Type Dimstyle and select the <Enter> key on your Keyboard) or  (Select Annotation Tab in the Ribbon and select the dialog launcher (see image figure 1))

Figure 1

• In the Dimension Style Editor select New on the right-hand side to start a new Dimension Style.
• Set the Style up as you would like (best to copy a Style that is already what you want and then edit the new Style).
• Then select the Primary Units Tab.
• Select Apply To layout dimensions only.
• Then for the Scale Factor <Model Space Dimension Value>/<Dimension displayed in the Viewport > = Scale Factor. (example: Model Space Dimension 10/ Layout Dimension 2 = Scale factor is 5)
• Place this number in the Scale factor field.
• Accept and then use this Dimension Style for the Viewport Dimensions.

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