Use the UNITS command, then choose Architectural as the length type and set the desired precision.
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How do you change drawing units to architectural feet and inches in AutoCAD?
Use the UNITS command, then choose Architectural as the length type and set the desired precision.
What AutoCAD command removes unwanted parts of lines, arcs, or other objects in a floor plan?
Use the TRIM command to cut objects back to selected boundary edges.
What scale factor converts an AutoCAD drawing from meters to millimeters?
Scale the objects by a factor of 1000, because one meter equals 1000 millimeters.
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