Printing an AutoCAD Drawing - AutoCAD 2011 and AutoCAD LT 2011: No Experience Required - page 814

Previewing a Print
The Preview feature gives you the opportunity to view your drawing exactly as it
will print.
1. Click the Preview button in the lower-left corner of the Plot dialog box.
The computer takes a moment to calculate the plot and then displays
a full view of your drawing as it will it on the page (see Figure 15.25).
If a Plot Scale Confirm dialog box opens, click Continue.
FiGuRE 15.25 The preview of the cabin drawing, ready to print
2. Right-click and choose Zoom Window from the context menu.
3. Make a window that encloses the bathroom, hot tub, and a couple of
the dimensions. You have to click and hold down the mouse button,
drag open the window, and then release the button. The new view
displays the lineweights you have set up (see Figure 15.26).
4. Right-click and choose Zoom Original from the context menu to
return to the first preview view.