Print to scale (pdf)

[Anonymous]

Is anyone able to give directions on how to make sure a drawing is printed to scale? I am wanting a drawing that is 35 mm in length to print (pdf) at 35 mm in length. Currently, the drawing fills the entire page!

[oswaldodcb · Accepted solution]

Hello @Anonymous

I attach some links to you to see the procedure to follow:

http://www.cad-notes.com/5-steps-preparing-your-autocad-plot/

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-setup-the-page-size-and-scale-for-plotting-in-AutoCAD.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qoe9yax2Y9E

If you have any doubts, I can gladly assist you,

Regards,

[imadHabash]

Hi,

>> ....wanting a drawing that is 35 mm in length to print (pdf) at 35 mm in length.<<

you have to prepare your plot settings in proper way that fit your needs.paper size and plot scale MUST be selected in correct way with your elements.

[Anonymous]

Perfect! This helped out completely! Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for your input Imad.

[Anonymous]

Oswald's links provided in depth solutions. Great help, easy to understand.

[oswaldodcb]

A pleasure to be able to help you @Anonymous,

Any other questions you may have, please let me know,

Regards,

[Anonymous]

Oswald, your links provided in depth solutions. Great help, easy to understand.  Thank you so much!

[imadHabash]

i agree with you ... we all here for providing good and warm help to others.

glad that your issue is done