How Do I Plot Multiple Windows in AutoCAD?

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Are you tired of constantly switching between different windows in AutoCAD? Do you find it frustrating to navigate through multiple drawings simultaneously?

Well, worry no more! In this tutorial, I will show you how to plot multiple windows in AutoCAD, allowing you to work more efficiently and effectively.

Step 1: Opening Multiple Drawings

To begin plotting multiple windows in AutoCAD, the first step is to open the drawings you would like to work with. Simply go to the “File” menu and select “Open” or use the shortcut Ctrl+O.

You can select multiple files by holding down the Ctrl key while clicking on each drawing. Once you have selected all the drawings, click on the “Open” button.

Note: It is important to note that all the drawings should be opened in separate tabs within AutoCAD for this method to work properly.

Step 2: Arranging Multiple Windows

After opening all the desired drawings, it’s time to arrange them on your screen so that you can easily view and work with them. AutoCAD provides several options for arranging multiple windows:

  • Cascade: This option stacks all the open windows, with each window offset slightly from the previous one. To cascade the windows, go to the “Window” menu and select “Cascade”.
  • Tile Vertically: This option arranges all open windows side by side vertically.

    To tile vertically, go to the “Window” menu and select “Tile Vertically”.

  • Tile Horizontally: This option arranges all open windows side by side horizontally. To tile horizontally, go to the “Window” menu and select “Tile Horizontally”.
  • Custom Arrangement: If none of the above options suit your needs, you can manually arrange the windows by dragging and resizing them to your desired positions.

Note: You can also switch between different arrangements using the “Window” menu or by right-clicking on a tab and selecting the desired arrangement option.

Step 3: Plotting Multiple Windows

Now that you have arranged your drawings, it’s time to plot them. To plot multiple windows in AutoCAD, follow these steps:

  1. Select the first drawing you want to plot by clicking on its tab.
  2. Go to the “File” menu and select “Plot” or use the shortcut Ctrl+P.
  3. In the Plot dialog box, select the desired plot settings such as paper size, plot style, etc.
  4. Click on the “Plot Window” button in the lower-left corner of the dialog box.
  5. The selected drawing will be plotted according to your specified settings.
  6. Select the next drawing you want to plot by clicking on its tab.
  7. Repeat steps 2-5 for each additional drawing you want to plot.

Note: You can also use batch plotting to automatically plot multiple drawings without manually selecting each one. This option is available in some versions of AutoCAD and allows you to save time when plotting multiple windows. Consult your AutoCAD documentation for more information on batch plotting.

In Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to plot multiple windows in AutoCAD.

By following these simple steps, you can now work more efficiently and effectively with multiple drawings. Remember to arrange your windows in a way that suits your workflow and use the plot settings to customize the output according to your needs.

Thank you for reading this tutorial. I hope you found it helpful and informative!