plotting layout

[Anonymous]

Hi all,
Extracted the following from the ACAD.NET DEVELOPER GUIDE:-

'' Set the plot type
acPlSetVdr.SetPlotType(acPlSet, _
Autodesk.AutoCAD.DatabaseServices.PlotType.Extents)

'' Set the plot scale
acPlSetVdr.SetUseStandardScale(acPlSet, True)
acPlSetVdr.SetStdScaleType(acPlSet, StdScaleType.ScaleToFit)

'' Center the plot
acPlSetVdr.SetPlotCentered(acPlSet, True)

'' Set the plot device to use
acPlSetVdr.SetPlotConfigurationName(acPlSet, "DWF6 ePlot.pc3", _
"ANSI_A_(8.50_x_11.00_Inches)")


The PlotType selected is by ., I changed the PlotType to but couldn't
get how the set the command/syntax for the plot scale. Thanks and really appreciate
in your help and sharing.

[Anonymous]

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Hi all,
Extracted the following from the ACAD.NET DEVELOPER GUIDE:-

'' Set the plot type
acPlSetVdr.SetPlotType(acPlSet, _
Autodesk.AutoCAD.DatabaseServices.PlotType.Extents)

'' Set the plot scale
acPlSetVdr.SetUseStandardScale(acPlSet, True)
acPlSetVdr.SetStdScaleType(acPlSet, StdScaleType.ScaleToFit)

'' Center the plot
acPlSetVdr.SetPlotCentered(acPlSet, True)

'' Set the plot device to use
acPlSetVdr.SetPlotConfigurationName(acPlSet, "DWF6 ePlot.pc3", _
"ANSI_A_(8.50_x_11.00_Inches)")


The PlotType selected is by Extents, I changed the PlotType to Layout but couldn't
get how the set the command/syntax for the plot scale. Thanks and really appreciate
in your help and sharing.

[Anonymous]

I think I get what your asking. I recently went about figuring out plotting scales since I wanted to make a 1/2 scale for my drawing
According to your syntax/variables:
{code}
// a 1 inch: 2 units scale
acPlSetVdr.SetStdScale(acPlSet, 0.5);

// a 2 inches: 1 unit scale
acPlSetVdr.SetStdScale(acPlSet, 2);
{code}

Hope that helps.

[Anonymous]

Tks. Jordan.
After setting the scale and using extend option (most of the previous messages on plotting uses the extend option),
the hardcopy printed out is slightly enlarged. Is there a way to print out the exact scale just like using manual printing.
Tks.