The Plot command creates PDF output for printing drawings to any printer or plotter, with customizable settings for paper size, scale, and style.
🔹 How to Use
- Activate the command: Select Plot from the File menu
- Select paper size: Choose appropriate paper dimensions for output
- Set plot method: Define the area and scaling method for plotting
Choose plot style: Select line weights, colors, and other visual settings
- Generate PDF: System creates PDF file as intermediate step
- Send to printer: Print the PDF to your chosen output device
🧠Tips
- PDF intermediate: All plotting goes through PDF format for consistency
- Style customization: Create custom plot styles for different output needs
- Paper planning: Match paper size to your drawing requirements
- Method options: Various scaling and area selection methods available
- Color control: Map screen colors to appropriate print colors