topic Re: output paper size fit with the drawing in AutoCAD Forum

output paper size fit with the drawing

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 04:07:47 GMT

In VISIO we can ask the output paper size fit to the drawing

Is it possible to do the same in AUTOCAD?

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

Mark_C_123 — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 04:53:40 GMT

In your plot window tick ''fit to paper''

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

Vinayv4v — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 05:14:35 GMT

Hi,

You can use the fit to paper and center to plot option for (window, display & extents). But if you set you drawing as per layout by setting up a page then there is no need to go for fit to paper.

Thanks & Regards

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

john.vellek — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 18:34:37 GMT

HI @Anonymous,

In AutoCAD, it sort of works in reverse. Since paper sizes are typically fixed in some fashion Letter, legal, tabloid, etc., one selects the paper size and then makes the drawing fit the paper size (as described by others in this thread).

If you want, you can measure your drawing and then create custom paper sizes that would fit your drawing at a specific scale. This is typically done in the PC3 file for the printer driver that you are targeting.

To do this, open the properties for your printer/plotter in the Page Setup or Plot dialog. You will then see Custom Paper Sizes listed.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 20:38:17 GMT

The problem is

I want to import this output PDF file from AUTOCAD to other program....

Specifically, I am using LaTeX to write paper and drawing pictures using AUTOCAD.

The PDF file will normally be resized in LaTex...

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

john.vellek — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 20:49:34 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

This appears to be a desktop publishing program. When you are inserting the PDF produced from AutoCAD, are you concerned with the scaling of the objects or the amount of white space?

Please give me a better idea of how you are constructing your document. I am just curious if you don't always want AutoCAD to print at 1:1 and then remove "paper" margins after the PDF is produced.

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:26 GMT

LaTeX is a standard software for scientific publishing (before WORD appear....google)

The code used for LaTeX look like this

\begin{figure}[tb]
\begin{center}

\mbox{
\subfigure[]{\includegraphics[width=0.5\columnwidth, angle=0]{ant3.pdf}}
\subfigure[]{\includegraphics[width=0.5\columnwidth, angle=0]{ant4.pdf}}
}
\caption{to experimental data}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:55:31 GMT

how do i remove paper margin?

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

Mark_C_123 — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:59:38 GMT

Not entirely sure what you mean but --- untick ''display paper background'' under the ''display'' tab in options

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

john.vellek — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:28:52 GMT

HI @Anonymous,

To remove the extra white space you will need to use a graphics editing package or one that is designed for handling PDF files specifically such as Adobe Acrobat.

Have you considered printing the drawing to a different format such as JPG or TIFF? You can even set the number of pixels.

Either that or plot your objects to FIT a specific page size and then scale the PDF to the correct size.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

steve216586 — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:22:46 GMT

From what I am reading I may have an easy solution for you in dealing with your plot size.

First, AutoCAD makes it very difficult to plot/print a drawing without scaling your objects in model space or creating a "known" paper size .pdf and then trying to remove white space. Or you will have to scale it, to fit on your page, in your import program.

What you can do is determine what size you will insert your plot into your document. As an example 3" x 2.5". Then in paperspace, on a layout tab, create a rectangle that same size. Turn the rectangle into a viewport by using MVIEW, then select object, then select your rectangle. If you activate the viewport by double clicking into it you can resize your model space object to fit inside this viewport. Double click mouse wheel performs a "ZOOM ALL" in a viewport.

Now you must set up your plot by using Page Setup Manager. You can do this by left clicking on a layout tab and selecting it. Create a custom layout using Adobe as your plotter. Then select what to plot and click on WINDOW. You can click opposite corners of your viewport. Then in scale select FIT TO PAPER. Down at the lower right check in the box for CENTER THE PLOT.

You now have a .pdf of just your drawing in modelspace, fit into an area without much white space as a border. You can also select to make background transparent in your import program or through any photoshop type program.

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:17:11 GMT

where is this option?

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

Vinayv4v — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:15:07 GMT

Hi,

This option is present in OP>Display

Thanks & Best Regards

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

john.vellek — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 21:29:57 GMT

HI @Anonymous,

I am checking back to see if my post or others helped you with your problem. Do any of the suggestions here sound like something you want to explore? Do you need help setting up your plot for a method? Please add a post with how you decide to proceed and your results so other Community members may benefit.

Please hit the Accept as Solution button if a post or posts solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 01:50:33 GMT

no I have not got a satisfactory answer.

Of course I can always out the PDF and edit the PDF by other software but that is not a solution at all.

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

RobDraw — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 12:00:54 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

no I have not got a satisfactory answer.

Of course I can always out the PDF and edit the PDF by other software but that is not a solution at all.

Why so critical? People are trying to help you out.

Just in case you didn't get it, the option is not available because printing from AutoCAD requires you to set a paper size. Sorry, there is no one button solution. Additional steps are necessary.

Satisfactory?

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

SEANT61 — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 13:06:47 GMT

Are you trying to get a "Full Bleed" PDF output? Maybe like this?

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 15:37:07 GMT

You picture is satisfactory.

But I cannot find out the secrete in the screen you provided.

Where is the key point? Please advice.

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 15:39:48 GMT

I am not picky.....I have known AUTOCAD did not provide those function I dream of...and quite surprised to find out

AUTOCAD provided little format to exchange with other software....(other software provided many...)

Thanks for those who helped me......You are highly appreciated.

Re: output paper size fit with the drawing

SEANT61 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 08:18:39 GMT

I believe some options already exist for full bleed, but for custom sizes, use a process similar to that shown below.