Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
If you specify a different scale than the one you chose while setting up your drawing,
AutoCAD prints your drawing to that scale. You aren't restricted in any way as to scale, but
entering the correct scale is important: If it's too large, AutoCAD will think your drawing is too
large to it on the sheet, although it will attempt to print your drawing anyway. See Chapter 3
for a discussion of unit styles and scale factors.
DON'T FORGET YOUR ANNOTATION SCALE
You may see a message saying that the “annotation scale is not equal to the print scale” when you
attempt to print your drawing. You can click Continue at the message and your drawing will still
be printed to the scale you specify. If you are using any text or blocks that use the annotation scale
feature, those items will be printed at the Annotation Scale setting for the model view or layout
you are trying to print. See Chapter 4, “Organizing Objects with Blocks and Groups,” for more on
the annotation scale.
If you print to a scale that is different from the scale you originally intended, objects and
text appear smaller or larger than is appropriate for your print. You'll need to edit your text size
to match the new scale. You can do so by using the Properties Inspector palette. Select the text
whose height you want to change, and then change the Height (or Paper/Model Text Height)
setting in the Properties Inspector palette.
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If you use a custom scale frequently, you may find it annoying to have to input the scale every
time you print. AutoCAD offers the ability to add your custom scale to the Scale pop-up menu
shown earlier. You can then easily select your custom scale from the list instead of entering it
through the input box.
Here are the steps you use to add a custom scale to the Scale pop-up menu:
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Click on the Annotation Scale pop-up menu on the status bar.
2.
Select the Edit Scale List option from the menu. The Edit Drawing Scales dialog box
opens. (See Figure 8.4.)
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In the Edit Drawing Scales dialog box, click the + button.
