PotGuy Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hey, I've recieved a Revit file, and I've been asked to create a PDF for a Typical layout within the Revit file. I've created a suitable Plan view, and now need to print it off as a PDF. How can I plot the view to a specific scale? I don't see a PS/MS like in AutoCAD. (I highly doubt there is one for Revit, hence why I'm muddled here) While I have previous Revit experience, it never ventured beyond manipulating the file: creating sections, elevations etc. and I've never had to plot something until now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobDraw Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Here's a quick explanation. If you need more details, do an internet search for tutorials. Start with crating a single PDF so you can do a preview. If you do more than one view, you cannot get a preview. Set the scale of the view to the desired scale. That's in the lower left corner of the view window next to where you set the detail level. Open the print dialog box and select your PDF plotter. Select the appropriate options by exploring each section. Then click "Setup..." Again select the appropriate options by exploring each section. click OK. Click on Preview. After previewing, click Print. (Not Close, that will close the print dialog box also.) If you like what you see, click OK. If not, make the necessary adjustments until you get the desired result. Good luck! Edited March 6, 2014 by RobDraw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotGuy Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Cheers Rob. That's what I wad after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzframpton Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Rob's detailed walk through is definitely the way to do it. Just to add one last thing, is that when you want to plot something to scale (PDF or otherwise), be sure in the Print > Settings > Setup Button > Zoom area, check the Zoom radio button and set it to 100%. This is a subtle difference than AutoCAD and is so simple it can often confuse people when first venturing into Revit. Screenshot below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotGuy Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Sorry for late thanks tz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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