Layouts, Plotting, Printing

Layouts, Plotting, Printing Sacramento City College Engineering Design Technology Layouts, Plotting, Printing 1

Objectives Print and plot a drawing. Set up layouts using title blocks and viewports. Create new layouts. Manage layouts. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 2

Objectives Select a plotting device and modify a plotting device configuration. Explain plot styles, plot style tables, and plot style modes. Create and modify plot styles and plot style tables. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 3

Objectives Attach plot style tables to drawings and layouts. Assign plot styles to drawings, layers, and objects. Select plot settings. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 4

Objectives Calculate scale factors based on drawing scale. Create a plot file. Plot a group of drawings using the Batch Plot utility. Explain keys to efficient plotting. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 5

Plotting Procedure Layouts, Plotting, Printing 6

Model Space and Paper Space You can create plots from The Model Tab (model space) The Layout Tabs (paper space). The general procedures for both cases are similar. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 7

Terminology Layouts, Plotting, Printing 8

Terminology Model space. The drawing environment in which the drawing objects are constructed. Model space is active when the Model tab is selected. Model space is also activated when you double-click inside a floating viewport in a layout tab. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 9

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Terminology Paper space. The drawing environment used to create plotting layouts. Plotting layouts are arrangements of Various objects Floating viewports Title blocks Etc. on the page to be plotted. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 11

Terminology Paper space. Is active by default when a layout tab is selected. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 12

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Terminology Entering Model Space from Paper Space (inside a Layout Tab) If you double-click inside a floating viewport in a layout tab, the Viewport becomes active and model space is entered. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 14

Terminology Switching back to Paper Space in a Layout Tab. To switch back to paper space, double-click in an area outside the floating viewport. Double-click paper space. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 15

Terminology Layout/Layout Tabs. A layout is the manner in which a drawing is arranged in paper space. May contain a Title Block One or more viewports Text annotations. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 16

Terminology Each drawing can have multiple layouts. 11 x 8.5 36 x 24 44 x 30 Each layout is shown as a tab along the bottom of the drawing area. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 17

Terminology Each layout can have different page setup and plotting settings. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 18

Terminology Page setups. Is the manner in which the drawing is displayed on a sheet of paper in order to create a layout. Page setups determine: How the drawing is plotted. The plot device. Pen settings. Scales. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 19

Terminology Page setups. Settings can be saved in the drawing file as a named page setup Named page setups can be recalled each time the drawing is plotted. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 20

Terminology Layout settings. Are created in the Page Setup dialog box. Include Paper size and drawing units Paper orientation Plot area Plot scale Plot offset Plot options. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 21

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Terminology Plotters window. Use to Add Delete Configure Reconfigure plotters. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 23

Terminology Plotters window. Accessed by Selecting Plotter Manager... from the File pulldown menu. When a device is configured, the settings are saved in a PC3 file. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 24

Terminology Plot styles. Contain settings that are applied to objects when they are plotted. A color-dependent plot style is applied to all objects with a specific color. A named plot style can be assigned to an object or layer. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 25

Terminology Plot style tables. Is a collection of plot styles. Two types of plot styles exist: Color-dependent Named. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 26

Terminology A plot style table can only contain plot styles of a single plot style mode Can only be either Color-dependent or Named. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 27

Terminology The Model tab and each layout tab can have a unique plot style table attached. Only plot styles in the attached plot style table can be used within a tab. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 28

Terminology Plot Styles window. Use to manage plot style table files. You can open and edit the plot styles within a plot style table. You can also create new plot style tables. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 29

Terminology Plot settings. Are created in the Plot dialog box Include the same items found in the Page Setup dialog box. Control how the drawing is printed on paper. Plot settings can be created at the beginning of a project and then saved to be used again. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 30

Terminology Batch Plotting. Use after drawing files have been assigned: Layouts Page setups Plot parameters Layouts, Plotting, Printing 31

Terminology Batch Plotting can be used to configure files for: Plot off-line OR In the background as a group OR As "batch," while the user continues with other tasks. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 32

Terminology Batch plot files Are saved with a BP3 extension. Can be created without opening a full session of AutoCAD. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 33

Layout Settings Layouts, Plotting, Printing 34

Layout Settings A layout shows the arrangement of objects on a sheet of paper for plotting purposes. A layout may include A title block Floating viewports showing your model space drawing, and annotation. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 35

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Layout Settings A single drawing can have multiple layouts. A size sheet C size sheet, etc. Named layouts are displayed as tabs along the bottom of the drawing area. Each layout tab represents a different paper space configuration. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 37

Layout Settings Drawings have two layouts by default. These are identified by the Layout1 and Layout2 tabs below the drawing area. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 38

Layout Settings When you pick a layout tab for the first time, the Page Setup dialog box for the layout appears. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 39

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Layout Settings Select the OK button to enter the Layout tab. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 41

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Layout Settings Select the OK button to enter the Layout tab. When a layout tab is selected, an image showing a preview of the final printed drawing is shown. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 43

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Layout Settings The dashed line around the edge of the paper represents the page margins. The solid lines show the outline of a floating viewport. By default, a single viewport is created. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 45

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Working in Layout Tabs Layouts, Plotting, Printing 47

Working in Layout Tabs A layout can contain Floating viewports. (Holes into Paper Space) A title block. Notes. Assemble these items in a layout to see exactly what the final plot will look like. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 48

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Working in Layout Tabs Settings that affect the display of layouts are contained in the Layout elements area of the Display tab in the Options dialog box. Access this dialog box by Selecting Options... from the Tools pull-down menu. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 51

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Inserting a Title Block Layouts, Plotting, Printing 53

Inserting a Title Block Title blocks are saved in a template file and then inserted as a block when needed. It is best to insert a title block into the layout and then save it as a template file. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 54

Inserting a Title Block You can then start a new drawing based on the template, The layout with the title block will already be created. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 55

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Inserting a Title Block To insert a title block, Select Block... from the insert pull-down menu to access the Insert dialog box. Pick the Browse... button Select the title block drawing to be inserted. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 57

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Inserting a Title Block To insert a Title Block, Select Block... from the insert pull-down menu to access the Insert dialog box. Pick the Browse... button Select the title block drawing to be inserted. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 59

Working With Floating Viewports Layouts, Plotting, Printing 60

Working With Floating Viewports Create a viewport in Model Space. After the viewports are created, the display within the viewport must be set to show the correct part of the model space drawing. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 61

Working With Floating Viewports Create floating viewports after the title block has been inserted. Position the viewports so they do not interfere with the title block. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 62

Working With Floating Viewports Floating viewports are created using The Viewports dialog box (VIEWPORTS) OR The MVIEW and -VPORTS command. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 63

Working With Floating Viewports 1. Create the first viewport using the Viewports dialog box. The model space drawing is visible in the viewport. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 64

Working With Floating Viewports 2. Create a second viewport. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 65

Working With Floating Viewports 3. Double-click in the new viewport to enter model space. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 66

Working With Floating Viewports 4. Use the XP option of the ZOOM command to scale the drawing. Use realtime panning to display the part of interest in the drawing. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 67

Working With Floating Viewports 5. Double-click outside of the viewports to activate paper space. Re-size the viewports with Grips or the STRETCH command. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 68

Working With Floating Viewports Using multiple viewports in a layout allows you to illustrate different aspects of the drawing. Using multiple layouts, various types of drawings can be created from a single drawing model. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 69

Working With Floating Viewports CAUTION! If you use zoom to adjust the drawing inside the viewport, the drawing may no longer be to scale. Always use the ZOOM XP option to properly scale the drawing inside the viewport. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 70

Managing Layouts Layouts, Plotting, Printing 71

Managing Layouts The LAYOUT command allows you to manage layouts. Access this command by: Typing LO or LAYOUT at the Command: prompt: Command: LO or LAYOUT Enter layout option [Copy/Delete/New/Template/Rename/SAveas /Set/?] <set>: Layouts, Plotting, Printing 72

Managing Layouts Options are also available In the Layouts toolbars OR The Layout cascading menu of the Insert pulldown menu. OR Right-click a layout tab to display the layout shortcut menu. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 73

Setting the Current Layout Layouts, Plotting, Printing 74

Setting the Current Layout The current layout is identified by the highlighted tab at the bottom of the drawing area. To set the current layout, pick the layout tab using the cursor. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 75

Setting the Current Layout Make the appropriate layout set as current before selecting the command. If you work at the Command: prompt, the current layout is the default but you can specify a different layout. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 76

Listing Layouts Layouts, Plotting, Printing 77

Listing Layouts All layout tabs may not be visible If a drawing has several layouts or Layouts have long names. Use the four buttons to the left of the tab list to view the tabs. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 78

Listing Layouts The two outer arrows display the left and right ends of the tab list. The inner arrows move the list one tab in the indicated direction. The current tab remains the current tab. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 79

Listing Layouts Use the? option of the LAYOUT command to list all layouts within the drawing. Switch to the AutoCAD Text Window to view the list. Hit the [F2] function key. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 80

Creating a New Layout Layouts, Plotting, Printing 81

Creating a New Layout Use several methods to create new layouts. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 82

Creating a New Layout 1. A new layout can be created from scratch. This is similar to the default layouts created with the Start from Scratch and Use a Wizard setup options. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 83

Creating a New Layout 2. Copy Layouts from existing drawing and template files. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 84

Creating a New Layout 3. Copy a layout within the drawing to create a new layout. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 85

New Layout From Scratch Create a new layout by: Use the New option of the LAYOUT command to create a new layout. OR Select New Layout from the Layout cascading menu in the Insert pull-down menu OR Pick New Layout button in the Layouts toolbar OR Layouts, Plotting, Printing 86

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New Layout From Scratch Right-click on a layout tab Select New layout from the layout shortcut menu. The following prompt appears: Enter new Layout name <Layout3>: (type a name or accept default name) Layouts, Plotting, Printing 88

New Layout From Scratch The layout name appears on the layout tab. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 89

New Layout From Template This option creates a new layout based on a layout stored in an existing drawing or template file. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 90

New Layout From Template Select this option by Using the Template option of the LAYOUT command OR Selecting Layout from Template... from the Layout cascading menu in the Insert pulldown menu OR Picking the Layout from Template button in the Layouts toolbar. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 91

New Layout From Template Select this option by OR Right-click on a layout tab and select From template... in the layout shortcut menu. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 92

New Layout From Template The Select File dialog box is displayed The Acad2OOO\Template directory is selected by default. Select the drawing file or template file containing the layout to be copied Pick the Open button. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 93

New Layout From Template Selecting the command option from the shortcut or pull-down menu, the Insert Layout(s) dialog box appears. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 94

New Layout From Template Highlight the layout(s) you want to copy Pick the OK button. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 95

New Layout From Template If you select this option from the command line or use the Layout from Template button, the Insert Layout(s) dialog box does not appear. Instead, you are prompted to enter the name of the layout to copy. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 96

Copy Layout in Drawing You can create a new layout by copying an existing layout. Enter the name of the layout to copy Then, enter the name for the new copy. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 97

Copy Layout in Drawing The current layout is the default layout to copy. If a name for the COPY is not entered, AutoCAD uses The current layout name plus A number in parentheses. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 98

Copy Layout in Drawing You can also copy an existing layout by selecting Move or Copy... from the layout shortcut menu. This option provides no opportunity to change the layout to be copied. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 99

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Copy Layout in Drawing The Move or Copy dialog box appears. Activate the Create a copy check box. Select which layout the new layout tab should be to the left of. The default name is automatically assigned to the new layout. Use the Rename option to change it. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 101

Renaming a Layout Layouts, Plotting, Printing 102

Renaming a Layout The name of the layout appears on its tab. Layouts created by default are named Layoutn, where n is a number. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 103

Renaming a Layout A layout created by copying another layout has the same name as the initial layout, followed by a number in parentheses. For example, the first copy of Layout2 is named Layout2 (1). Layouts, Plotting, Printing 104

Renaming a Layout Name Layouts with a descriptive name. 36x24 11x8.5 Rename layouts using the Rename option of the LAYOUT command OR By selecting Rename from the layout shortcut menu. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 105

Deleting a Layout Layouts, Plotting, Printing 106

Deleting a Layout Delete a layout using the Delete option of the LAYOUT command. You can also delete the active layout by right-clicking and selecting Delete from the layout shortcut menu. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 107

Saving a Layout Layouts, Plotting, Printing 108

Saving a Layout Use the Saveas option of the LAYOUT command to save a single layout as a drawing template or drawing file. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 109

Saving a Layout The following is the command sequence: Command: LO or LAYOUT Enter layout option [Copy/Delete/NewfTemplate/Rename/SAveas /Set/?] <set>: SA Enter layout to save to template <current layout>: (enter name of layout or accept default) Layouts, Plotting, Printing 110

Saving a Layout The Create Drawing File dialog box appears. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 111

Saving a Layout Save the layout in a DWT, DWG, or DXF file. Enter the file name and pick the SAVE button. The layout is now saved in the new file. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 112

Plot Device Selection and Management Layouts, Plotting, Printing 113

Determining Drawing Scale Factors Layouts, Plotting, Printing 114

Scale Factors The proper scale factor is important. Scale factor determines Text height Dimension values Dimension entity sizes (arrowheads/tic marks) Layouts, Plotting, Printing 115

Scale Factors Scale factor is always a reciprocal of the drawing scale. If you wish to plot a drawing at a drawing scale of 1/2 = 1 (1/2 scale), the scale factor would be: 1/2 = 1 0.5 = 1 1/0.5 = 2 The scale factor is 2. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 116

Scale Factors An architectural drawing that is to be plotted at a drawing scale of 1/4 = 1-0 (1/48th scale), has a scale factor calculated as follows: 1/4 = 1-0 0.25 = 12 12/0.25 = 48 The scale factor is 48. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 117

Scale Factors The scale factor for a civil engineering drawing that has a drawing scale of 1 = 60 (1/720th scale) is calculated as follows: 1 = 60-0 1 = (60 x 12) = 720 720 / 1 = 720 The scale factor is 720. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 118

Converting to Inches from MM Converting a drawing from millimeters to inches: 1 = 25.4 mm Layouts, Plotting, Printing 119

Scaling The Plot Layouts, Plotting, Printing 120

Scaling The Plot AutoCAD geometry is always created FULL SCALE. The drawing is scaled down to fit on the sheet size. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 121

Calculating The Drawing Area and Limits Layouts, Plotting, Printing 122

Drawing Area / Limits To calculate the available area on a sheet of paper at a specific scale, use this formula. Scale factor x media size = Limits Layouts, Plotting, Printing 123

Drawing Area / Limits The limits of a B-size sheet (17 x 11 ) of paper at 1/2 =1 2 x 17 = 34 (x distance) 2 x 11 = 22 (y distance) The limits are 34,22 Layouts, Plotting, Printing 124

Drawing Area / Limits The limits of a C-size sheet (24 x 18 ) of paper at 1/4 =1-0. 48 x 24 = 1152 (x distance) 1152 = 96-0 48 x 18 = 864 (x distance) 864 = 72-0 The limits are 96 feet, 72 feet. Layouts, Plotting, Printing 125