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"I create a new layout by selecting page set up manager in the file menu, create a new layout, but the tab does not show up at the bottom."
It is unclear what you are trying to do. Are you trying to create a new layout or define the page setup for an existing layout?
When I follow your steps (File menu, select Page Setup Manager) with the Layout1 tab current this is what I get:
The menu/dialog does not have a "create a new layout" option.
This (pagesetup command) is how we assign a page setup to an existing layout. You can either define a new page setup, modify an existing one, or import one from another source (DWG or DWT) and then assign it (Set Current) for the current layout.
The pagesetup command does not create a new layout (paperspace tab). To do that, right-click on the current DWG tab and select New Layout.
That pagesetup manager is only for creating printing page setups, not new layouts.
To create your template all you need to do is setup everything how you want it on the LAYOUT1 tab, and then FILE SAVEAS and choose the DRAWING TEMPLATE type.
Howard Walker
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"That pagesetup manager is only for creating printing page setups, not new layouts."
Yes, I know that. (Was there something in my post that made you think I don't understand that? 
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Is there another "pagesetup manager" that creates new layouts? If so, please enlighten me (and the OP).
OP stated:
"Right clicking on the layout tab does not produce the menu"
It is unclear to me what this means, but I think the OP's issue boils down to something not working as expected. Just not sure what might be causing it. A little clarifying would be helpful.
I was replying to the OP not you.
But yes I do agree that the OP needs to clarify a little.
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@dmfrazier wrote:
"I was replying to the OP not you."
Thanks for clearing that up for me. Apparently the forum got it wrong
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I'm lazy. I usually click on the last reply.
As to the OP that list you see is a list of PRINT LAYOUTS.
Call up your print dialog box. Notice at the top it says PAGE SETUP. Below it it usually starts as <NONE>. Open the dropdown list and you will see a list of all those 'Pages' you created.
These are really a set of printing presets, so you don't have to go repeating yourself when you want to print.
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From Modelspace, Yes, Yes you can.
You likely can even automate thru a Macro or Script if so inclined.
Regards, Charles Shade
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