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Expert: - 11/11/2004


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We are using AutoCad 2000. Have received emailed dwg from local architect using release 14. The problem is that the dwg opens using decimel units. I change it to engineering units and it stays in engineering units for just a short period of time, then reverts to decimels. I am stumped, any ideas how to change it for the long term? It doesnt seem to make any difference if I save it as rls 14 or 2000.
Thank you in advance  - Terry Jordahl

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The only thing I can think of is that you are using a new function or a redefined command that sets your units to decimal.  Is there a new LISP routine or command or AutoCAD dependent software that you have put on your computer recently?

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Bill DeShawn

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I can address all 2-D questions and some 3-D questions. I do programming in AutoLISP if it doesn`t involve solid modeling. I can also address menu customization issues and can help you find answers to questions I can`t answer by taking your question directly to Autodesk via their newsgroups.

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I used to do electronic and mechanical design for a flat panel monitor manufacturer, and now I do architectural drafting for an architect. I did and do AutoLISP and menu customization and take pride in making my lisp routines to do the work exactly the way the client likes them done.

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I had a routine published in CADENCE magazine (no longer in publication and taken over by CADALYST). Some of my routines are published on my website at http://my.sterling.net/~bdeshawn

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