Hmm, I just noticed that anytime I open a default terrain it always imports as a large scene.

whether its opening it from the landscape wizard or opening it from the browser (double click or drag to the properties) even if I have my scene set at medium or not.
I've checked my preferences and even reset them, made no difference.

I've even tried changing the scene to medium after it has been opened under the magnitude, no difference there either.

I don't understand why this is happening in both C7 and C8 when you guys seem to have no issues.
Probably MS Windows striking again. ugh