ArcGis for AutoCad Setting up Units

[David1995]

Hello,

I have AutoCad 2012, and have installed the ArcGis for AutoCad. I can now import the maps to layers and such. BUT, I'm unable to bring them in with the right unit of measure setup. For example, I know an existing building length is 155'-0" long yet when I measure it in AutoCad it shows 4'-11" or decimal 59.55' (I know that I won't be able to be exact on these measurements, but they should be very close)

What steps do I have to do in AutoCad and with ArcGis for AutoCad to get these numbers right? Shouldn't it also show me my lat/lon position in my 'Drawing Coordinates' (bottom left corner of autocad screen) too?

I have seen a lot of posts on this forum... Many, many, views... BUT, few replies.

Please if you can help me I would appreciate it a bunch.

Thanks in advance.

Dave

[David1995]

Still no solution. Tried several different things... Nothing worked.

Please, if you can, help me!

Thanks much.

Dave

[David1995]

Wow... I guess there isn't much help from this forum. I look around and see hundreds of view and no replies on many posts.

Being a noob I figured somebody would help out a little, point me in the right direction. NOT.

Sadly disappointed.

[esrihillb]

What coordinate system did you assign your drawing? If your measuring in feet your coordinate system will need to be based on feet.

http://help.arcgis.com/en/arcgisfora...0000028000000/