AutoCAD (Notes)

Plotting

Reeds Computer School

1st Floor, Unit 14, Block A. BE1518
Bgn Hj Ahmad Awg Hassan, Kiulap

Phone: +673 – 2450381/ 2453565

1. Plotting

 Plotting is the same as printing, Plotting is where we convert

our drawings to PDF file before we print.

 It is useful to plot your drawings if you want to share your

drawings to other

 Below is the measurement of standard size of paper which

we always use A4 and sometimes A3.

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How to plot your drawings?

1. Type in plot or you can click on the print icon

2. This window will appear on your AutoCAD

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3. Choose dwg to pdf

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4. Choose the paper size (it depends on the size of the paper that you

use)

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5. On the plot area choose “Window” then you can specify your plot

area on your drawings.

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6. Make sure to tick “center the plot” and make sure to tick

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7. Lastly choose the drawing orientation of your paper either

landscape or portrait.

8. Then you are done you can access your file in pdf.

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