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You can also set the default page size used to create new layouts for most plot-
ters by editing the PC3 file associated with that plotter. For Windows system
printers, you can use this technique to specify different default page sizes for
Windows and for AutoCAD.
Note If the PAPERUPDATE system variable is set to 1, you are prompted if the
layout’s existing paper size is not supported by the plotter you have selected. The
paper size is automatically updated to reflect the default paper size of the
selected plotter.
Use a Custom Paper Size
If you need to specify a paper size that is not listed in either the Plot or Page
Setup dialog box, you can add a custom paper size for a nonsystem plotter
using the Plotter Configuration Editor. Typically, you cannot add a custom
paper size to Windows system printers because the allowable page sizes and
printable areas are determined by the manufacturer. However, you can mod-
ify the printable area for paper sizes associated with a Windows system
printer.
To select a paper size for the current plot
1 From the File menu, choose Plot.
2 In the Plot dialog box, Plot Device tab, under Plotter Configuration, select
a plotter in the Name box.
3 On the Plot Settings tab, select a paper size from the paper size box.
The paper sizes listed depend on the plotter you selected.
Standard toolbar
Command line
PLOT
To set the default paper size for a layout
1 From the File menu, choose Page Setup.
2 In the Page Setup dialog box, Plot Device tab, under Plotter Configuration,
select a plotter in the Name box.
3 On the Layout Settings tab, select a paper size from the list.
The paper sizes listed depend on the plotter you selected.