Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Custom
lets you set a custom dpi setting. When Custom is selected, the DPI input box is
made available for your input.
If some of the terms discussed for the 3D Viewports group are unfamiliar, don't be alarmed.
You'll learn about 3D shaded and rendered views in Part 4 of this topic. When you start to
explore 3D modeling in AutoCAD, come back and review the 3D Viewports group.
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The Plot Stamp feature lets you place pertinent data on the drawing in a location you choose.
This includes the drawing name, date and time, scale, and other data. Click the Include Plot
Stamp check box to turn this feature on.
Click the Plot Stamp Settings button to gain access to the Plot Stamp Settings dialog box (see
Figure 8.7). This dialog box offers many controls for the plot stamp. It is a fairly extensive tool,
so rather than fill this chapter with a description of all its features, I've included a complete run-
down of the Plot Stamp options in Appendix C, “Hardware and Software Tips,” on the topic's
companion website.
FIGURE 8.7
The Plot
Stamp dialog
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The Print Options group contains additional options that will affect the printed output. The
options can be activated via check boxes.
Print Object Lineweights
As mentioned earlier, AutoCAD lets you assign line weights to
objects either through their layer assignment or by assigning them directly. If you use this
feature in your drawing, this option lets you turn line weights on or off in your output.
Print Transparency
You can apply a transparency of objects and layers in your drawing.
This option lets you control whether transparency is used when your drawing is printed.
Print Paperspace Last
When you're using a layout view, otherwise known as Paper Space,
this option determines whether objects in Paper Space are printed before or after objects in
Model Space. You'll learn more about Model Space and Paper Space later in this chapter.
Hide Paperspace Objects
This option pertains to 3D models in AutoCAD. When you
draw in 3D, you can view your drawing as a
wireframe view
. In a wireframe view, your draw-
ing looks like it's transparent even though it's made up of solid surfaces. Using hidden-line
