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UPC3 UPC3 -- AutoCADAutoCAD

Course 4Course 4Model and paper spaces. Plotting drawings.Model and paper spaces. Plotting drawings.

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OverviewOverviewTwo working environments: Two working environments: –– model spacemodel space–– paper spacepaper space

Model space: the Model space: the environment where the environment where the model is createdmodel is createdPaper space: a layout Paper space: a layout environment used to environment used to prepare the drawing for prepare the drawing for plottingplottingTwo ways to prepare Two ways to prepare drawings for plotting:drawings for plotting:–– in model spacein model space–– in paper spacein paper space

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Model space (singleModel space (single--view) drawingsview) drawingsThe drawing, dimensions, and annotations created The drawing, dimensions, and annotations created entirely in model spaceentirely in model space

The method is simple but has several limitations:The method is simple but has several limitations:–– Is suitable for 2D drawings onlyIs suitable for 2D drawings only–– It does not support multiple views and viewIt does not support multiple views and view--dependent layer dependent layer

settings settings –– Scaling the annotation and title block requires computationScaling the annotation and title block requires computation

Geometric objects are drafted at full scale (1:1)Geometric objects are drafted at full scale (1:1)

Dimensions and annotations drafted at a scale that will Dimensions and annotations drafted at a scale that will appear at the correct size when the drawing is plottedappear at the correct size when the drawing is plotted

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Model space (singleModel space (single--view) drawingsview) drawings:: processprocessDetermine the unit of measurement for the drawing Determine the unit of measurement for the drawing (Drawing Units (Drawing Units -- DU)DU), , e.g. mm, m, kme.g. mm, m, km. . Drawing units are Drawing units are those used to create the drawing in Model Space.those used to create the drawing in Model Space.Draw at full scale (1:1) in model space. Draw at full scale (1:1) in model space. Calculate and set the Calculate and set the scale for scale for drawing elementsdrawing elements: : dimensions, annotations, and blocks.dimensions, annotations, and blocks.Create the annotation and dimensions, and insert the Create the annotation and dimensions, and insert the blocks in model space.blocks in model space.Plot the drawing at the predetermined Plot the drawing at the predetermined plotting scaleplotting scale. . Units used to represent the drawing on plotted paper are Units used to represent the drawing on plotted paper are called Plot Units (PU). For the metric settings, Plot Units called Plot Units (PU). For the metric settings, Plot Units are always are always mmmm..

ScalesScalesDrawing scaleDrawing scale DS is a ratio of corresponding lengths of DS is a ratio of corresponding lengths of an object and its representation on the drawing. It is a an object and its representation on the drawing. It is a dimensionlessdimensionless number represented as 1:n. Drawing scale number represented as 1:n. Drawing scale controls how much the real dimensions of an object shall controls how much the real dimensions of an object shall be reduced (or magnified) for object to fit on a drawing be reduced (or magnified) for object to fit on a drawing sheet.sheet.Plot scalePlot scale PS (in AutoCAD) is the ratio relatingPS (in AutoCAD) is the ratio relating the size of the size of the plotted object to the size of the objectthe plotted object to the size of the object in Model Spacein Model Space. . If the Plot Units and Drawing Units are identical If the Plot Units and Drawing Units are identical (PU=DU=mm), the plot scale is equal to the drawing scale (PU=DU=mm), the plot scale is equal to the drawing scale (PS=DS).(PS=DS).Drawing elements scaleDrawing elements scale ES is a ratio relating the size of ES is a ratio relating the size of drawing element (e.g. text height) in the AutoCAD model drawing element (e.g. text height) in the AutoCAD model to the size of plotted element. It is the reverse of plot to the size of plotted element. It is the reverse of plot scale.scale.

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Drawing elements requiring scalingDrawing elements requiring scalingText. Set the text height as you create text or by setting a Text. Set the text height as you create text or by setting a fixed text height in the text style (STYLE).fixed text height in the text style (STYLE).

Dimensions. Set the dimension scale in a dimension style Dimensions. Set the dimension scale in a dimension style (DIMSTYLE).(DIMSTYLE).

LinetypesLinetypes. Set the scale for . Set the scale for noncontinuousnoncontinuous linetypeslinetypes with with the LTSCALE system variable.the LTSCALE system variable.

Hatch patterns. Set the scale for hatch patterns in the Hatch patterns. Set the scale for hatch patterns in the Boundary Hatch and Fill dialog box (BHATCH).Boundary Hatch and Fill dialog box (BHATCH).

Blocks. Specify the insertion scale for blocks as you Blocks. Specify the insertion scale for blocks as you insert theminsert them

Scaling model space drawings: an exampleScaling model space drawings: an exampleA drawing was created using A drawing was created using cmcm as drawing units: as drawing units: DU=cm (1cm = 10mm). The DU=cm (1cm = 10mm). The AutoCAD AutoCAD drawing is to be drawing is to be plotted using metric settings: PU=mm. The drawing is to plotted using metric settings: PU=mm. The drawing is to be represented be represented on paper on paper at a scale of 1:20 (DS=1:20).at a scale of 1:20 (DS=1:20).Drawing Scale Factor DSF=1:20=0.05Drawing Scale Factor DSF=1:20=0.05Plot Scale Factor:Plot Scale Factor:

It may be more intuitive to compute PSF as follows:It may be more intuitive to compute PSF as follows:

Drawing Elements Scale Factor ESF =1/PSF=1/0.5=2. To Drawing Elements Scale Factor ESF =1/PSF=1/0.5=2. To create a text that would appear of height 2.5 mm when create a text that would appear of height 2.5 mm when plotted, draw a text of height 2.5*2=5plotted, draw a text of height 2.5*2=5 in Model Space.in Model Space.

DU 1 1 cm 1 10 mm 1PSF = DSF = = = = 0.5PU 20 1 mm 20 1 mm 2

× × ×

1 mm 1 mm 1PSF = = = = 0.520 mm 2 cm 2

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Paper spacePaper spaceModel space:Model space:–– Environment where the model is created (2D or 3D)Environment where the model is created (2D or 3D)–– 1:1 scale1:1 scale

Paper space (layouts):Paper space (layouts):–– Environment where the drawing is prepared for plottingEnvironment where the drawing is prepared for plotting–– Units are millimeters or inchesUnits are millimeters or inches–– Views of the model at different scales and orientations (Views of the model at different scales and orientations (viewportsviewports))–– Annotations, dimensions, title blocks inserted in paper units (mAnnotations, dimensions, title blocks inserted in paper units (mm)m)

Layout processLayout processCreate the model on the Model tab.Create the model on the Model tab.Switch to the layout tab. Switch to the layout tab. Specify layout page settings such as plotting device, Specify layout page settings such as plotting device, paper size, plot area, plot scale, and drawing orientation. paper size, plot area, plot scale, and drawing orientation. Insert a title block into the layout. Insert a title block into the layout. Create a new layer to be used for layout Create a new layer to be used for layout viewportsviewports. . Create layout Create layout viewportsviewports and position them. and position them. Set the orientation, scale, and layer visibility of the view Set the orientation, scale, and layer visibility of the view in each layout in each layout viewportviewport. . Add dimensions and annotations in the layout as needed. Add dimensions and annotations in the layout as needed. Turn off the layer containing the layout Turn off the layer containing the layout viewportsviewports. . Plot your layoutPlot your layout at the 1:1 at the 1:1 scale.scale.

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Create the model on the Model tabCreate the model on the Model tab

Switch to layout viewSwitch to layout view

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Specify layout page settingsSpecify layout page settings

Insert a title block into the layoutInsert a title block into the layout

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Create layout Create layout viewportsviewports and position themand position them

Turn off the Turn off the viewportviewport layer and plot layoutlayer and plot layout

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Creating layout tabs (paper space)Creating layout tabs (paper space)By default, a new drawing starts with two layout tabs, By default, a new drawing starts with two layout tabs, named Layout1 and Layout2named Layout1 and Layout2

New layout tabs can be created using one of the following New layout tabs can be created using one of the following methods:methods:–– Add a new layout tab with no settings and then specify the Add a new layout tab with no settings and then specify the

settings in the Page Setup Manager.settings in the Page Setup Manager.–– Use the Create Layout wizard to create the layout tab and specifUse the Create Layout wizard to create the layout tab and specify y

settings.settings.–– Copy a layout tab and its settings from the current drawing fileCopy a layout tab and its settings from the current drawing file..–– Import a layout tab from an existing drawing template (DWT) fileImport a layout tab from an existing drawing template (DWT) file

or drawing (DWG) file.or drawing (DWG) file.

LAYOUT commandLAYOUT commandOptions: [Copy/Delete/New/Template/Rename/ Options: [Copy/Delete/New/Template/Rename/ SAveasSAveas/Set/?]/Set/?]–– Copy: Copies a layoutCopy: Copies a layout–– Delete: Delete: Deletes a layout. The most current layout is the defaultDeletes a layout. The most current layout is the default–– New: New: Creates a new layout tab. Up to 255 layouts can be created Creates a new layout tab. Up to 255 layouts can be created

in a single drawingin a single drawing–– Template: Template: Creates a new layout tab based on an existing layout in Creates a new layout tab based on an existing layout in

a template (DWT) or drawing (DWG)a template (DWT) or drawing (DWG)–– Rename: Renames a layoutRename: Renames a layout–– SAveasSAveas::Saves a layout as a drawing template (DWT) file without Saves a layout as a drawing template (DWT) file without

saving any unreferenced objects (blocks).saving any unreferenced objects (blocks).–– Set: Makes a layout currentSet: Makes a layout current–– ?: ?: Lists all the layouts defined in the drawingLists all the layouts defined in the drawing

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Creating layout tabs (paper space)Creating layout tabs (paper space)New layout with no settings:New layout with no settings:–– menu: Insert>Layout>New Layoutmenu: Insert>Layout>New Layout–– keyboard: LAYOUTkeyboard: LAYOUT–– shortcut menu shortcut menu

(right click on a layout tab): (right click on a layout tab): New LayoutNew Layout

Create Layout wizardCreate Layout wizard–– menu: Insert>Layout>menu: Insert>Layout>

LayoutLayout WizardWizard–– keyboard: LAYOUTWIZARDkeyboard: LAYOUTWIZARD

Copy a layout tabCopy a layout tab–– keyboard: LAYOUTkeyboard: LAYOUT–– shortcut menu: Move or Copyshortcut menu: Move or Copy

Working with layoutsWorking with layoutsMake current:Make current:–– Click the layout that you want to make currentClick the layout that you want to make current–– Use Use CTRL+PgUpCTRL+PgUp and and CTRL+PgDownCTRL+PgDown–– SET option of the LAYOUT commandSET option of the LAYOUT command

Rename: LAYOUT command or shortcut menuRename: LAYOUT command or shortcut menu

Delete: LAYOUT command or shortcut menuDelete: LAYOUT command or shortcut menu

Move: shortcut menu (Move or Copy)Move: shortcut menu (Move or Copy)

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Create Layout Create Layout ViewportsViewportsViewportsViewports created in paper space are called created in paper space are called floatingfloating

Command:Command:–– menu: View>menu: View>ViewportsViewports–– keyboard: MVIEWkeyboard: MVIEW

Procedure:Procedure:–– specify the two corners of the specify the two corners of the viewportviewport oror–– enter one of the options: enter one of the options:

[ON/OFF/Fit/Shadeplot/Lock/Object/Polygonal/Restore/2/3/4] <Fit>[ON/OFF/Fit/Shadeplot/Lock/Object/Polygonal/Restore/2/3/4] <Fit>

Advice: Always use a separate layer for Advice: Always use a separate layer for viewportsviewports. . Freezing/turning off this layer hides the Freezing/turning off this layer hides the viewportsviewports, but , but not the objects inside.not the objects inside.

MVIEW OptionsMVIEW OptionsON/OFF: makes the selected ON/OFF: makes the selected viewportviewport active/inactive. active/inactive. Objects in inactive Objects in inactive viewportsviewports are NOT displayed.are NOT displayed.Fit: Creates one Fit: Creates one viewportviewport that fills the layout to the edges that fills the layout to the edges of the printable area.of the printable area.ShadeplotShadeplot: as displayed/: as displayed/wireframewireframe/hidden/rendered (for /hidden/rendered (for 3D drawings)3D drawings)Lock: Prevents the zoom scale factor in the selected Lock: Prevents the zoom scale factor in the selected viewportviewport from being changed when in model spacefrom being changed when in model spaceObject: Specifies a closed polyline, ellipse, Object: Specifies a closed polyline, ellipse, splinespline, region, , region, or circle to convert into a or circle to convert into a viewportviewportPolygonal: Creates an irregularly shaped Polygonal: Creates an irregularly shaped viewportviewport using using specified pointsspecified pointsRestore: Restores Restore: Restores viewportviewport configurations saved with the configurations saved with the VPORTS commandVPORTS command2/3/4: Divides the specified area into 2/3/4 2/3/4: Divides the specified area into 2/3/4 viewportsviewports

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Modify Layout Modify Layout ViewportsViewportsViewportsViewports may be modified may be modified –– using gripsusing grips–– using copy/moveusing copy/move

Switching Model/Paper Spaces and Switching Model/Paper Spaces and ViewportsViewportsClick the Model/Paper button in the status barClick the Model/Paper button in the status barMSPACE/PSPACE commandsMSPACE/PSPACE commandsIf you are in paper space, doubleIf you are in paper space, double--click within a layout click within a layout viewportviewport. You are now in model space. The selected . You are now in model space. The selected layout layout viewportviewport becomes the current becomes the current viewportviewport, and you , and you can pan the view and change layer properties. can pan the view and change layer properties. If you are in model space in a layout If you are in model space in a layout viewportviewport, double, double--click outside the click outside the viewportviewport. You are now in paper space. . You are now in paper space. You can create and modify objects on the layout.You can create and modify objects on the layout.If you are in model space and want to switch to another If you are in model space and want to switch to another layout layout viewportviewport, click within another layout , click within another layout viewportviewport, or , or press CTRL+R to cycle through the existing layout press CTRL+R to cycle through the existing layout viewportsviewports..

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Controlling Controlling viewportsviewportsSet the scale of the each Set the scale of the each viewportviewport relative to the paper relative to the paper space:space:–– ZOOM command with the XP option (e.g. 0.1XP or 1/10XP will ZOOM command with the XP option (e.g. 0.1XP or 1/10XP will

create a 1:10 zoom of the view)create a 1:10 zoom of the view)–– Change the "Standard scale" or the "Custom scale" property of Change the "Standard scale" or the "Custom scale" property of

the the viewportviewport using the Properties using the Properties PalletePallete (DDMODIFY)(DDMODIFY)

ViewportViewport scales are computed identically to scales are computed identically to Plot ScalesPlot Scales(PS)(PS) for drawings plotted from within Model Space for drawings plotted from within Model Space

Scaling/stretching the Scaling/stretching the viewportviewport does not change the does not change the scalescale

Visibility in Visibility in viewportsviewportsVisibility of different objects in different Visibility of different objects in different viewportsviewports may be may be controlled by freezing/thawing layers in specific (current) controlled by freezing/thawing layers in specific (current) viewportsviewports

Procedure: Procedure: –– in a layout view switch to model space in one of the in a layout view switch to model space in one of the viewportsviewports–– using layer property manager, freeze desired layers using layer property manager, freeze desired layers in the current in the current

viewportviewport

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Dimensions and annotationsDimensions and annotationsDimensions may be created in:Dimensions may be created in:–– model spacemodel space

•• pros: easier and more intuitively to modify when the model changpros: easier and more intuitively to modify when the model changeses•• cons: different dimension styles needed for different view scalecons: different dimension styles needed for different view scaless

–– paper spacepaper space•• pros: need just one dimension stylepros: need just one dimension style•• cons: great care should be given to choosing the right OSNAP poicons: great care should be given to choosing the right OSNAP points nts

for creating truly associative dimensionsfor creating truly associative dimensions

Annotations (advice):Annotations (advice):–– model space: annotations related to the model (part names, view model space: annotations related to the model (part names, view

scales, etc.)scales, etc.)–– paper space: annotations related to the drawing (drawing title paper space: annotations related to the drawing (drawing title

block, notes on the drawing, etc.)block, notes on the drawing, etc.)

Plotting: Page setupPlotting: Page setupSpecifies the page setup for the current layout. You can Specifies the page setup for the current layout. You can also create named page setups, modify existing ones, or also create named page setups, modify existing ones, or import page setups from other drawings.import page setups from other drawings.

Command:Command:–– menu: File>Page Setup Managermenu: File>Page Setup Manager–– keyboard: PAGESETUPkeyboard: PAGESETUP–– shortcut menu: Page Setup Managershortcut menu: Page Setup Manager……

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Page Setup ManagerPage Setup Manager

Page Setup ManagerPage Setup Manager

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Page setup managerPage setup managerName: displays the name of the current page setupName: displays the name of the current page setup

Printer/Plotter: specifies a configured plotting device to Printer/Plotter: specifies a configured plotting device to use when plotting layouts. use when plotting layouts. –– Name: lists the available AutoCAD plotter configurations (PC3 Name: lists the available AutoCAD plotter configurations (PC3

files) or system printers.files) or system printers.–– Properties: displays the Plotter Configuration Editor (PC3 editoProperties: displays the Plotter Configuration Editor (PC3 editor), r),

in which you can view or modify the current plotter configuratioin which you can view or modify the current plotter configuration, n, ports, device, and media settings. ports, device, and media settings.

–– Plotter: displays the plot device.Plotter: displays the plot device.–– Where: displays the physical location of the plot deviceWhere: displays the physical location of the plot device–– Description: displays descriptive text about the output device.Description: displays descriptive text about the output device.

Plot stylesPlot stylesPlot style is an object property, similar to Plot style is an object property, similar to linetypelinetype and and color. It controls an object's plotted properties.color. It controls an object's plotted properties.

Using plot styles gives you great flexibility because you Using plot styles gives you great flexibility because you can set them to override other object properties or turn can set them to override other object properties or turn off the override as needed. off the override as needed.

Groups of plot styles are saved in either of two types of Groups of plot styles are saved in either of two types of plot style tables: colorplot style tables: color--dependent (CTB) or named (STB).dependent (CTB) or named (STB).–– ColorColor--dependent plot style tables set style based on the color of dependent plot style tables set style based on the color of

the object. the object. –– Named plot styles can be assigned to an object independent of Named plot styles can be assigned to an object independent of

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Plot Plot StyleStyle Table EditorTable EditorCommand:Command:–– menu: File>menu: File>

Plot Style ManagerPlot Style Manager–– keyboard: keyboard:

stylesmanagerstylesmanagerColorColor--dependent dependent plot style tables:plot style tables:associates specific associates specific propertiesproperties of plotted of plotted objects to the object objects to the object colourcolour

Plot Plot StyleStyle Table EditorTable EditorColor: the plotted color for an object. The default setting Color: the plotted color for an object. The default setting for plot style color is Use Object Color. Use "black" as the for plot style color is Use Object Color. Use "black" as the plotted color to obtain a black and white drawing.plotted color to obtain a black and white drawing.

LinetypeLinetype: Displays a list with a sample and a description : Displays a list with a sample and a description of each of each linetypelinetype. The default setting for plot style . The default setting for plot style linetypelinetypeis Use Object is Use Object LinetypeLinetype..

LineweightLineweight: Displays a sample of the : Displays a sample of the lineweightlineweight as well as well as its numeric value. You can specify the numeric value as its numeric value. You can specify the numeric value of each of each lineweightlineweight in millimeters. in millimeters.

Save As: saves the lot style table to a new nameSave As: saves the lot style table to a new name

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Page setup managerPage setup managerPlot Style Table (Pen Assignments): Sets the plot style Plot Style Table (Pen Assignments): Sets the plot style table, edits the plot style table, or creates a new plot style table, edits the plot style table, or creates a new plot style table. table. –– Name: Displays the plot style table that is assigned to the currName: Displays the plot style table that is assigned to the current ent

Model tab or layout tab and provides a list of the currently Model tab or layout tab and provides a list of the currently available plot style tables. available plot style tables.

–– If you select New, the Add Plot Style Table wizard is displayed,If you select New, the Add Plot Style Table wizard is displayed,which you can use to create a new plot style table.which you can use to create a new plot style table.

–– Edit: Displays the Plot Style Table Editor, Edit: Displays the Plot Style Table Editor, in which you can view or modify plot styles in which you can view or modify plot styles for the currently assigned plot style table.for the currently assigned plot style table.

Page setup managerPage setup managerPaper sizePaper size and and ppaper aper uunitsnits::–– Displays standard paper sizes that are available forDisplays standard paper sizes that are available for the selected the selected

plotting device.plotting device.–– Paper units can be Paper units can be mmmm or or inchesinches

Plot Area: Specifies the area of the drawing to be plotted.Plot Area: Specifies the area of the drawing to be plotted.–– Layout: Plots everything within the printable area of the paper Layout: Plots everything within the printable area of the paper

size.size.–– Extents: Plots the portion of the current space of the drawing tExtents: Plots the portion of the current space of the drawing that hat

contains objects.contains objects.–– Display: Plots the view in the current Display: Plots the view in the current viewportviewport in the Model tab or in the Model tab or

in the current paper space view in a layout tab. in the current paper space view in a layout tab. –– View: Plots a view that was previously saved with the VIEW View: Plots a view that was previously saved with the VIEW

command.command.–– Window: Plots any portion of the drawing that you specify by twoWindow: Plots any portion of the drawing that you specify by two

corners (using the pointing device or entering coordinate valuescorners (using the pointing device or entering coordinate values).).

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Page setup managerPage setup managerPlot Offset: Specifies an offset of the plot area relative to Plot Offset: Specifies an offset of the plot area relative to the lowerthe lower--left corner of the printable arealeft corner of the printable area–– Center the Plot: Automatically calculates the X and Y offset valCenter the Plot: Automatically calculates the X and Y offset values ues

to center the plot on the paper. to center the plot on the paper. –– X: Specifies the plot origin in the X direction relative to the X: Specifies the plot origin in the X direction relative to the lowerlower--

left corner of the printable area. left corner of the printable area. –– Y: Specifies the plot origin in the Y direction relative to the Y: Specifies the plot origin in the Y direction relative to the lowerlower--

left corner of the printable area.left corner of the printable area.

The printable area is displayed by a dashed border in a The printable area is displayed by a dashed border in a layout. It is determined by the plotter and paper size layout. It is determined by the plotter and paper size selected in Page Setup Manager.selected in Page Setup Manager.

Page setup managerPage setup managerPlot Scale: Controls the relative size of drawing units to Plot Scale: Controls the relative size of drawing units to plotted units.plotted units.–– If the Layout option is specified in Plot Area, actual size of tIf the Layout option is specified in Plot Area, actual size of the he

layout is plotted. layout is plotted. –– Fit to Paper: Scales the plot to fit within the selected paper sFit to Paper: Scales the plot to fit within the selected paper sizeize–– Scale: Defines the exact scale for the plot, relating plot unitsScale: Defines the exact scale for the plot, relating plot units

(mm/inches) to drawing units. (mm/inches) to drawing units. –– Custom: Defines a userCustom: Defines a user--defined scale.defined scale.–– Scale Scale LineweightsLineweights: Scales : Scales lineweightslineweights in proportion to the plot in proportion to the plot

scale. scale. LineweightsLineweights normally specify the normally specify the linewidthlinewidth of plotted of plotted objects and are plotted with the objects and are plotted with the linewidthlinewidth size regardless of the size regardless of the plot scale.plot scale.

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Page setup managerPage setup managerDrawing Orientation: Specifies the orientation of the Drawing Orientation: Specifies the orientation of the drawing on the paper for plotters that support landscape drawing on the paper for plotters that support landscape or portrait orientation. or portrait orientation.

You can change the drawing orientation to achieve a 0You can change the drawing orientation to achieve a 0--, , 9090--, 180, 180--, or 270, or 270--degree plot rotation by selecting Portrait, degree plot rotation by selecting Portrait, Landscape, or Plot UpsideLandscape, or Plot Upside--Down. Down.

The paper icon represents the media orientation of the The paper icon represents the media orientation of the selected paper. selected paper.

The letter icon represents the orientation of the drawing The letter icon represents the orientation of the drawing on the page.on the page.

Plotting the drawingPlotting the drawingCommand:Command:–– menu: File>Plotmenu: File>Plot–– keyboard: PLOTkeyboard: PLOT–– toolbar:toolbar:

Similar to the Page Setup ManagerSimilar to the Page Setup Manager

Additional features:Additional features:–– PreviewPreview: Displays the drawing as it will appear when plotted on : Displays the drawing as it will appear when plotted on

paperpaper–– Page Setup: Use a previously defined page setup or add a new Page Setup: Use a previously defined page setup or add a new

one.one.–– Save changes toSave changes to Layout: Saves the current Plot dialog box Layout: Saves the current Plot dialog box

settings to the current layout.settings to the current layout.–– Plot Stamp On: creates info stamp (date/time/etcPlot Stamp On: creates info stamp (date/time/etc……))–– Plot to FilePlot to File

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Plotting the drawingPlotting the drawing