Calculates equivalent model space and paper space distances in a layout.
Summary
SPACETRANS converts lengths, typically text heights, from either model space or paper space to its equivalent length in the other space. It is intended to be invoked transparently at a prompt for text height or other length value. When used at the Command prompt, SPACETRANS displays the computed length equivalent at the Command prompt.
Note This command is not available from the Model tab or in a perspective view.
List of Prompts
The prompts for this command differ, depending on whether model space or paper space is active.
Model Space Within a Layout Viewport
The following prompt is displayed
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Paper space distance
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Specifies a length in paper space to convert to the equivalent length in model space.
Paper Space on a Layout
The following prompts are displayed.
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Select a viewport
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Specifies a layout viewport object. This prompt is displayed when more than one viewport object is available in the layout.
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Model space distance
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Specifies a length in model space to convert to the equivalent length in paper space.
