Creating a Custom Size for Printing

[Anonymous]

I am truing to emulate imperial size of 24"Xx36" to it's metric equivalent 914mmx610mm.

This is how I set up the drawings tab: I go to the tab and right click and select "Page Setup Manager"

Then I select the referenced tab and hit "Modify". I select the printer (in this case HP) and click on "Properties". Then I click on "Custom Properties". Next I select the Landscape layout under "Paper Size" tab, and click on "More Sizes". I select "Metric" in the bottom right corner and punch in the numbers: 914 for "Width" and 610 for "Height". Now when I click "OK". AutoCAD throws an error reading "The final paper size to be printed is invalid given the selected configuration for this printer." However, if I go back to "Paper Sizes" and for "Height" I enter 609.6 (instead of 610) then when I click on "OK" I don't get the error message. So AutoCAD is accepting 609.6 instead of 610. I just want to be consistent with the actual sizes and would prefer to enter 610 instead of 609.6.

I just want to know how I can enter 610 instead of 609.6. Thank you to everyone.

[Otto]

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[owen66]

you might try creating a new custom paper size in your Windows printer driver first with the dimensions you want, (it'll be named something like Custom1) then create a new PC3 file by running PLOTTERMANAGER in autocad and when you choose that printer, you should get your Custom1 page size.

[sthompson1021]

Just a guess on this. You didn't say what kind of HP your plotting to or what your roll width is but if you are using a 24" roll, it probably won't accept 610 as a valid entry because it exceeds the actual width of the roll.

[Anonymous]

There are existing 24x36 Layouts in the same drawing, and if I take one of these, make a copy, and then modify the layout then It accepts 914x610. It is only when I take a brand new layout and then try to modify is when 610mm is not accepted. That's is my concern. If it works for an existing layout then why does it not work for a new layout. Thanks

[pendean]

You can reuse existing layouts in other drawings including in new drawings: try that option.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your response. But, the existing layouts were created by an ex-employee of the firm. I can copy and edit it, but I would like do my own work. I would like to be able to do it myself. Thanks again.

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

What happens if you start from scratch instead of modifying an existing one? Have you set the margins to 0 in the paper sizes? Can you attach a file for me to look at and also tell me which printer and driver you are using? I can try to get this installed on my side to come up with a solution for you.

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[pendean]

I suspect you are missing something, nothing more: only your existing layouts can reveal it.

start two sessions of AutoCAD and start comparing pagesetups and driver versions/locations.

[owen66]

I really think you should start with creating the paper size in your Windows printer driver first, and then creating a PC3 in AutoCAD.

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I am checking back to see if my post or others helped you with your problem.
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[Anonymous]

I have tried everything which you (my peers) suggested, including to minimize the margins, but to no avail. So for now I am going to edit the existing layouts and change them to suit me. Thanks for your help, Raj

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

You are welcome to attach a drawing, your PC3, and any other pertinent files. I would be happy to investigate this for you.

[Anonymous]

I'm working with AutoCAD LT 2015 and trying to create a metric paper size for an Arch D 36 X 24. Plotting from DWG to PDF. Any suggestions?

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I started an imperial drawing and made a 36x24 rectangle that represents your pages size. I then went into a metric drawing and pasted my rectangle in (this is just for a visual check). I created a page setup that uses 36x24 paper size with 1:1 scaling. The rectangle and paper size match.

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[MMcCall402]

Isn't this just a matter of choosing an Arch 24x36 inch sheet size in a metric drawing and a plot scale of 1 inch to 25.4 units?  The drawing objects are all metric with a metric to imperial scaling done when the plot is produced for the printer.