Troubleshooting

Measurement Values Look Wrong

Wrong measurement values usually mean the page is not calibrated, the wrong unit was entered, endpoints were placed inaccurately, or the sheet uses a different scale.

Updated 2026-06-12 · 5 min read

Measurement check
Drawing A-101.pdf
100%FitExport

12.40 m

Always verify calibration against a second known dimension before relying on quantities.

Diagnose the issue

  1. 1

    Check calibration

    Confirm Set Scale has been run for the active page.

  2. 2

    Check the unit

    Make sure the entered unit matches the printed dimension.

  3. 3

    Measure a known distance

    Use a second printed dimension to confirm the scale is correct.

  4. 4

    Check page scale

    Look for drawings where different sheets, details, or viewports use different scales.

Fix the measurement

  1. 1

    Recalibrate

    Set scale again using the longest clear known dimension.

  2. 2

    Move endpoints

    Zoom in and adjust endpoint placement on existing measurements.

  3. 3

    Review totals

    Recheck measurement totals and BoQ links after corrections.

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