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    Default viewbase printout resolution

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    Hi guys,
    have you never tried to print a viewbase layout with a large scale factor?
    The problem I'm having with ac2013 is that the print is coming out with jagged edge.

    Why? How can avoid that?

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    Stefano.

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    What kind of scale factors are we talking here?

    I've used the VIEWBASE command a handful of times and have not encountered a problem however my scale factors are usually in the range of 1/2", 3/4", 1" or 1 1/2" equals a foot. In rare instances I might use 3"=1'.
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    Hi ReMark,
    thanks for your reply!
    You're right, I suppose that It happens when I try to customise the scale, using one different than the standard ones
    Is it reasonable for your point of view

    thanks again!

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    Actually, that wasn't my point. I think you could use non-standard scales and still expect to obtain a good quality print. What scales have you been using?
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    Hi ReMark, sorry for my late but I had no mail notification to your last message. BTW I'm still having poor quality print with any scales I choose.
    I'm in trouble with the edge of the rounded shape...

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    Either post a copy of the drawing or tell us what non-standard scales you are using.
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    Hi ReMark see if you can understand the reason of the jagged edges
    I attached a scanned images of my viewbase print out
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    I cannot discern the cause of the jagged edges based on an image and since you have not attached a copy of the DWG file nor answered my question (which I asked three times) re: the scales you are using I feel that I can no longer assist in this matter. Perhaps someone else can help you. I hope you find a solution.
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    any scale 1:20 1:50 any one it does not matter always the same

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    may be it's only my print cartridge ..that is nearly empty make it sense?

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