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You can also set the default page size used to create new layouts for most
plotters 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 this program.
NOTE If the PAPERUPDATE system variable is set to 0, you are prompted if the
layout's existing paper size is not supported by the plotter you have selected. If
the PAPERUPDATE system variable is set to 1, 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 dialog
box or the Page Setup dialog box, you can add a custom paper size for a
non-system 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 modify the printable area for paper sizes associated with a
Windows system printer.
To select a paper size for the current plot
1 Click Output tab ➤ Plot panel ➤ Plot.
2 In the Plot dialog box, under Printer/Plotter, select a plotter in the Name
box.
3 Under Paper Size, select a paper size from the list.
The paper sizes that are listed depend on the plotter you selected.
To set the default paper size for a layout
1 Click Output tab ➤ Plot panel ➤ Page Setup.
2 In Page Setup Manager, Page Setups area, the layout for which you want
to set the paper size should be selected. If not, select the layout. Click
Modify.
3 In the Page Setup dialog box, under Paper Size, select a paper size from
the list. Click OK.
The paper sizes that are listed depend on the plotter specified in the page
setup.
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