How Do I Print All AutoCAD Layouts at Once?

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Have you ever wondered how to print all AutoCAD layouts at once? If you have a large project with multiple layouts and want to save time by printing them all in one go, you’re in the right place.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process step by step. So, let’s get started!

Printing Multiple Layouts in AutoCAD

AutoCAD provides a convenient way to print multiple layouts at once using the Publish command. This command allows you to select multiple layouts and set various print options before sending them to the printer.

Step 1: Accessing the Publish Command

To access the Publish command, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the Application menu (the ‘A’ logo) located in the top-left corner of the AutoCAD window.
  2. Select ‘Publish’ from the list of options.
  3. A new window called ‘Publish’ will appear.

Step 2: Adding Layouts to Publish

Once you have accessed the Publish window, it’s time to add your desired layouts. Follow these steps:

  1. Click on ‘Add Sheets’.
  2. A new dialog box will appear with a list of available layouts.
  3. Select all the layouts you want to print. You can use Shift or Ctrl keys on your keyboard for multiple selections.
  4. Click on ‘Add Selected Sheets’.
  5. All your selected layouts will now appear in the ‘Sheets’ section of the Publish window.

Step 3: Setting Print Options

After adding layouts to the Publish window, you can customize your print settings. Here’s how:

  • Select the printer: Choose the printer you want to use from the ‘Printer/Plotter’ drop-down menu.
  • Set the paper size: Select the appropriate paper size for your printouts.
  • Adjust plot area and scale: Use the ‘Drawing area’ options to control the plot area and scale. You can choose to print extents, window, or limits.
  • Specify other settings: Depending on your requirements, you can set other options such as plot style, plot offset, and plot stamping.

Step 4: Publishing Layouts

Once you have added layouts and customized your print settings, it’s time to publish them. Follow these steps:

  1. Click on ‘Publish’. This will start the publishing process.
  2. You will be prompted to specify a location to save a DWF (Design Web Format) file. Choose a suitable location on your computer.
  3. The Publish window will display the progress of each layout being published.
  4. Once all layouts are published successfully, click on ‘Close’ to exit the Publish window.

The Bottom Line

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to print all AutoCAD layouts at once using the Publish command.

This method can save you valuable time when dealing with projects containing multiple layouts. So go ahead and give it a try!

Note: The steps mentioned in this tutorial are based on AutoCAD 2022. The interface and options may vary slightly in different versions of AutoCAD.

That’s all for now! We hope you found this tutorial helpful.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us. Happy printing!