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Plotting/printing to scale in AC LT 2007

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Message 1 of 27
glkirk
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Plotting/printing to scale in AC LT 2007

Hello,

Could someone help me learn how to plot/print an existing drawing to my layout (architect title block from templates) to scale on 11x17 paper?
I can set the scale to something that fits the layout, but it doesn't quite print to scale.
I am using AC LT 2007
Thank you,
Gary

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Message 21 of 27
glkirk
in reply to: JoAnn_Hogan

I wonder if it may have something to do with the fact that when I start a new drawing- I erase another and rename the new drawing??
Message 22 of 27
sthompson1021
in reply to: glkirk

Spoiler
Hi, the problem you are having is that the layout you are using is set up for an Arch D (24x36) paper size. That doesn't scale down to a 11x17 very good. Look at layout 5 in the dwg. I created a new layout for 11x17 and inserted the title block and scaled it down. then set the view port to the correct scale.

 

Message 23 of 27
glkirk
in reply to: sthompson1021

I always wondered about that too.
BTW your file will not open with my 07 version.
I will see if I can change title block layout to 11x17.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks very much.
Message 24 of 27
sthompson1021
in reply to: glkirk

I use the create layout wizzard to make new layouts if I don't have a template for what I want. I saved the dwg down to 2007 format for you.

Message 25 of 27
glkirk
in reply to: sthompson1021

Hate to keep being so needy, but with your layout, I was not able to click the hidden line, get all 4 corners to highlight and then get the properties for the drawing.
Is there something I am missing there?
Thanks!
Message 26 of 27
glkirk
in reply to: glkirk

Never mind, I found it!

Thank you very much for all your help. I am goinf to go try to print it to scale now.

Message 27 of 27
glkirk
in reply to: glkirk

Yes, It does print to scale!
Thank you so much for all your patience and help!
I really appreciate your help!

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