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When you plot a perspective view from model space, the view is scaled to fit
the paper even when you enter a scale.
When you select the Fit to Paper option, the text boxes change to reflect the
ratio of plotted units to drawing units. This scale is updated whenever you
change the paper size, plotter, plot origin, orientation, or size of the plotted
area in the Plot dialog box.
NOTE This option is not available when the Plot Area is set to Layout.
To plot using a real-world scale
1 Click Output tab ➤ Plot panel ➤ Plot.
2 In the Plot dialog box, under Plot Scale, select a scale from the Scale box.
3 Click OK to plot the drawing.
To plot using a custom scale
1 Click Output tab ➤ Plot panel ➤ Plot.
2 In the Plot dialog box, under Plot Scale, enter a custom scale. The scale
requires two values, the number of plotted units (inches or mm) per the
number of drawing units. The type of unit is determined by the paper
size, but you can change it in the list box.
If you enter a custom scale, Custom is automatically selected in the Scale
box, even if the scale you enter is the same as a standard scale in the list.
A custom scale is the ratio between the plotted units and drawing units.
For example, 1:12 and 2:24 are plotted at the same scale.
3 Click OK to plot the drawing.
To scale a drawing to fit the page
1 Click Output tab ➤ Plot panel ➤ Plot.
2 In the Plot dialog box, under Plot Scale, select the Fit to Paper option.
The resulting scale is automatically calculated. The ratio of plotted units
to drawing units in the custom scale boxes is displayed.
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