To change the layout page size in AutoCAD, you primarily use the Page Setup Manager.
Changing the page size of a layout in AutoCAD is essential for setting up your drawing for plotting or publishing to a specific sheet size. The most common method involves accessing the Page Setup Manager associated with the layout tab you are currently viewing or wish to modify.
Here’s how to change the page size using the Page Setup Manager, incorporating the steps provided in the reference:
- Access the Layout Tab: Navigate to the specific layout tab (e.g., "Layout1", "Layout2", or a custom name) for which you want to change the page size.
- Open Page Setup Manager: Right click on the current Layout tab name at the bottom of the drawing window. From the context menu that appears, select "Page Setup Manager".
- Modify the Current Setup: In the Page Setup Manager dialog box, the current layout's setup should be highlighted. Click the Modify button.
- Select Printer/Plotter: In the Page Setup dialog box for the selected layout, locate the Printer/ Plotter section. From the dropdown list, choose the printer or plotter configuration you intend to use for this layout. The available paper sizes depend on the selected device.
- Adjust Paper Size: Below the Printer/Plotter selection, find the Paper Size dropdown list. Select the desired standard paper size (e.g., ANSI A, ISO A4, ARCH D, etc.) from the list.
- Access Custom Sizes (if needed): To define or modify custom paper sizes, click the Properties button next to the Printer/Plotter name. This opens the Plotter Configuration Editor.
- Modify User-Defined Sizes: In the Plotter Configuration Editor, go to the "User defined Paper Sizes & Calibration" section (often found under the Device and Document Settings tab or similar, depending on the plotter).
- Select and Modify: Select the paper size you want to modify or click 'Add' to create a new custom size. Follow the prompts to define the dimensions and margins for your custom size.
- Confirm Changes: Click OK in the Plotter Configuration Editor, then OK in the Page Setup dialog, and finally Close in the Page Setup Manager.
Your layout's page size will update to reflect the chosen dimensions. You may need to adjust the viewports and drawing elements within the layout accordingly.
Using the Page Setup Manager ensures that the layout is correctly configured for the selected output device and paper dimensions, providing accurate scaling and placement of your drawing elements.
