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PREVIEW
Quick Reference
See also:
■ Preview a Plot
Displays the drawing as it will be plotted.
Access Methods
Button
Ribbon: Output tab ➤ Plot panel ➤ Preview
Menu: Application menu ➤ Print ➤ Plot Preview
Menu: File ➤ Plot Preview
Toolbar: Standard
Summary
The preview is based on the current plot configuration, as defined by the
settings in the Page Setup or Plot dialog box. It shows exactly how the drawing
will look when plotted, including lineweights, fill patterns, and other plot
style options.
The cursor changes to a magnifying glass with plus (+) and minus (-) signs.
Dragging the cursor toward the top of the screen while holding down the pick
button enlarges the preview image. Dragging toward the bottom of the screen
reduces the preview image.
3D Graphics System Configuration Settings
Two settings for your graphics system configuration will affect the preview.
To access these settings, enter 3dconfig, and click Manual Tune to display the
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