How Do I Change the Scale of Paper Space in AutoCAD?

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Are you looking to change the scale of paper space in AutoCAD? If so, you’ve come to the right place.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of changing the scale of paper space in AutoCAD. Let’s get started!

Understanding Paper Space

Before we dive into changing the scale of paper space, let’s take a moment to understand what paper space is in AutoCAD. Paper space is where you can create and arrange layouts for printing. It allows you to set up your drawing sheets with different scales, annotations, and viewports.

Step 1: Accessing Paper Space

To change the scale of paper space in AutoCAD, you first need to access it. To do this:

  • Step 1.1: Open your AutoCAD drawing.
  • Step 1.2: In the bottom-left corner of the AutoCAD window, click on the “Layout” tab.3: You will now be in paper space, where you can see your layout tabs.

Step 2: Modifying the Scale

Now that you are in paper space, let’s proceed with changing the scale:

  • Step 2.1: Select the layout tab that you want to modify.
  • Step 2.2: Right-click on an empty area within the layout tab and choose “Page Setup Manager” from the context menu.3: In the Page Setup Manager dialog box, select the layout that you want to modify and click on the “Modify” button.4: In the Modify Page Setup dialog box, locate the “Plot Scale” section.5: Change the scale value to your desired scale. You can enter a specific scale ratio or choose from the available presets.6: Click “OK” to save your changes and close the dialog boxes.

Step 3: Checking the Scale

To ensure that your changes have been applied successfully, let’s check the scale:

  • Step 3.1: In paper space, click on “View” in the menu bar and choose “Zoom Extents”. This will zoom out to show your entire drawing within the layout viewport.
  • Step 3.2: Verify that your drawing is displayed at the desired scale in paper space.

Congratulations!

You have successfully changed the scale of paper space in AutoCAD. Now you can proceed with arranging your layouts, adding annotations, and configuring viewports according to your requirements.

This tutorial has provided you with a step-by-step guide on changing the scale of paper space in AutoCAD. Remember that paper space allows you to create professional-looking prints of your drawings, so it’s important to configure it correctly for accurate representation.

We hope this tutorial has been helpful to you. Happy designing!