Scale plot

Paper at the right scale is the site's reference

Measuring on screen is worthless if the paper is wrong. Fluxketch plot PDFs go out at the scale you set, and a 100 mm ruler on the paper separates our scale from the printer's.

iPad · Apple Pencil · on the App Store
True-scale ruler popover — 1:1 to 1:1,000 and ruler calibration
Questions and answers

Questions about plotting and scale

How do I set the scale?

Choose a scale from 1:1 to 1:1,000 and a paper size in Plot. The unit confirmed when the DXF was opened is used as-is, so a millimetre drawing plots in millimetres.

What if the printer shrinks it with 'fit to page'?

That's why a 100 mm check ruler is printed. Measure it on the paper; if it isn't 100 mm, printer scaling kicked in — reprint at actual size.

Are markup and pins printed?

Yes. Ink and pins print at the same coordinates as the drawing. Sheet-view rules apply — black lines on white — with no page border.

Can I plot only certain sheets?

Sheet issue exports just the sheets you choose. Reports are a separate document with pin photos, notes and positions in table layouts.

Can I see true scale on screen?

The true-scale ruler estimates each device's screen density, so 1:50 shows as 1:50. Calibrate against a real ruler if needed.

Does a big plot freeze the screen?

No. Plotting renders in the background, so the screen stays responsive, and the share sheet opens when it's done.

Where does the PDF go?

Through the iOS share sheet to Mail, chat apps, the Files app or an AirPrint printer. Send it with the report for a meeting.

Can I also send it back as DXF?

Yes. DXF export is separate from the plot PDF and returns to office CAD with layers, weights and linetypes intact.

How it works

How to plot

  1. Pick scale and paper

    Open Plot in the More menu and choose a scale such as 1:50 or 1:100 and a paper size.

  2. Check the ruler

    Measure the 100 mm ruler on the print to confirm the printer didn't rescale.

  3. Share

    Send through the share sheet to a printer, Mail, chat or the Files app.

Sheet view on an upright iPad — hotel sheet

See also

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