Plotting/ Printing with Autocad

[jbctln]

Guys, I'm doing an architectural plan in Autocad 2010, what I did is that I draw all my plans on a single .dwg file. Now my question is how can I print/plot one of those plans, with my template on and the plan is scaled? Thanks

[ReMark]

Are you making use of a paper space layout (or more than one) and viewports?

[jbctln]

Yes, I'm using Paper Space Layout for printing as well as viewport. My problem is, when Im on paper space, then I use viewport it displays all my drawings. What I want is just part of those plans to be printed (i.e. electrical plan). I also insert "template" or "name plate" to paper space and eventually put the plan to be printed inside that "name plate". Note, I want my drawing to be scaled.

[ReMark]

Since you already have your viewport created make it active then build a zoom window around the part of the plan you want to show on that particular layout. Exit the viewport and check the viewport scale. Adjust it accordingly then lock your display.

[jbctln]

where can I find that viewport scale?

[ReMark]

Many places. Take your pick.

In your Taskbar (bottom right hand corner of your screen)
Properties palette
Quick Properties dialog window
Viewport toolbar

Re: Taskbar. See post #6 of this thread:

http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showth...light=viewport

[jbctln]

hmmmm.. I found it, but Let's say I want it to be scaled 1:75 in printed paper. What settings will I manipulate?

[ReMark]

1:75? Is that a standard metric scale? I suppose it doesn't matter either way. If the scale you want is not on the default scalelist it can be added via the SCALELISTEDIT command.

Sorry but I have to go off to do some work. I'll check back later though. Good luck.

[ReMark]

jbctln: Well? Did you get it figured out finally? Update us please.

[BIGAL]

1:75 is not a standard scale, have you set up your title block in paperspace at 1:1 or have a rectang equal to size of printable area, your viewports are contained within, makes easier for us to guide you with title at 1:1