Q:

Setting fixed scale of map in MapInfo layout?

How do I set the scale of a map in MapInfo v16 64bit in a simple way?
I can zoom in and out using my mouse but I cannot find how to set the scale to say 1:1000 or 1:2000.

A:

This is fairly easy to do in MapInfo (works in all versions).

Have your layer open in the map/layout window.
Right click anywhere on the map and select "Change View"
Change your Cartographic Scale to the value you want.

