How to use Paste Special at scale

Q: Is their a way to maintain the dimensions of selected objects when pasting onto another layer or drawing that is at a different scale, and have the selected objects enlarge or reduce their physical size according to the new scale?

A: Yes. Here’s how:

  1. Select all objects to be pasted into another layer or drawing.
  2. From the Edit Menu do a copy.
  3. Open the drawing or layer.
  4. From the Edit Menu, hold down the option key and select Pastes Special.
  5. Check At Scale and click OK.
  6. Objects will appear in drawing at the new scale and size.

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