Hello Partimer, welcome to the group.
Actually, it DID work! You probably didnt redo your dimensions afterward (which is required). Here is a little trick that I do everytime I do a drawing of unusual size.....
Lets use your own dimensions, they were 29"w x80"h.
First, draw a horizontal line 29" wide, then join the end with a vertical line (up or down doesnt matter) and extend it 80". The lines will run off the page, dont worry about that at all.
Second, go to your "VIEW" tab and select the "ALL" button. This will put the lines in full view (you may not be able to see the horizontal line because it will be at the very edge of the screen, but it is there.
Third, look at the bottom of your screen where it shows the SCALE button, remember that number (with the up and down buttons on each side).
Fourth, take THAT NUMBER (should be 10.841) and go to the "OPTIONS" menu and select "DRAWING SCALE". Plug that number (10.841) into the "enter new drawing scale" prompt box.
After you select OK your drawing may reduce even further in size, this is normal. Just go to your "VIEW" tab and select the "ALL" button and it will bring it back to full view. This little trick works every time!
Just a little note..............
I normally choose drawing scale 16 when doing cabinetry, it gives satisfactory results.
Have fun! Chris
Actually, it DID work! You probably didnt redo your dimensions afterward (which is required). Here is a little trick that I do everytime I do a drawing of unusual size.....
Lets use your own dimensions, they were 29"w x80"h.
First, draw a horizontal line 29" wide, then join the end with a vertical line (up or down doesnt matter) and extend it 80". The lines will run off the page, dont worry about that at all.
Second, go to your "VIEW" tab and select the "ALL" button. This will put the lines in full view (you may not be able to see the horizontal line because it will be at the very edge of the screen, but it is there.
Third, look at the bottom of your screen where it shows the SCALE button, remember that number (with the up and down buttons on each side).
Fourth, take THAT NUMBER (should be 10.841) and go to the "OPTIONS" menu and select "DRAWING SCALE". Plug that number (10.841) into the "enter new drawing scale" prompt box.
After you select OK your drawing may reduce even further in size, this is normal. Just go to your "VIEW" tab and select the "ALL" button and it will bring it back to full view. This little trick works every time!
Just a little note..............
I normally choose drawing scale 16 when doing cabinetry, it gives satisfactory results.
Have fun! Chris