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AutoCAD Tip: Creating a New Layout

Creating a New Layout

Command Line: Layout > New
Menu: Insert > Layout > New Layout

1. Right-click the Model tab or any layout tab.
2. Click New Layout.
3. Click the layout tab for the newly created layout.

Creating a New Layout with the Layout Wizard
1. Click Insert menu > Layout > Create Layout Wizard.
2. Step through the wizard screen to:

  • Name the layout
  • Select a configured plotter
  • Select a paper size and its units of measurement
  • Select a paper orientation
  • Pick a standard title block if desired
  • Define the number of viewports and their scales
  • Set the location for the viewports on the paper

3. Click Finish.

The following are some of the properties and settings that you can save in a layout:

  • Printer/plotter
  • Paper size
  • Plot area
  • Plot offset
  • Plot style table
  • Drawing orientation
  • Plot scale

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