Plot Actual Size
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TheCabinetGuy
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Plot Actual Size
I want to print a 1/2" grid at actual size, to use as a template for sketching the outline of wood toys. I don't see anything for scaling drawings when you print.
Re: Plot Actual Size
After launching the print preview an option bar pops up at the top of modelspace. It has a scale option ...
Note: Qcad application grid isn't scalable / printable. You need to design your own grid ..
Note: Qcad application grid isn't scalable / printable. You need to design your own grid ..
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Re: Plot Actual Size
Hi,
It is common in CAD to NOT draw at scale, choose a drawing unit and draw everything in scale 1:1 in that unit.
This avoids scaling every value forth and back between real world and the digital version in Model_Space.
How this is presented on paper in a later stage depends on the paper scale for printing.
For example to fit whole your drawing on a limited size of paper.
Here the advice is to draw a grid on a drawing in inch, stepped a half inch and then print that in scale 1:1.
Mostly rather accurate but depending your printer that might be slightly off.
See Application .. Preferences .. Printer Settings .. Calibration.
Regards,
CVH
It is common in CAD to NOT draw at scale, choose a drawing unit and draw everything in scale 1:1 in that unit.
This avoids scaling every value forth and back between real world and the digital version in Model_Space.
How this is presented on paper in a later stage depends on the paper scale for printing.
For example to fit whole your drawing on a limited size of paper.
Here the advice is to draw a grid on a drawing in inch, stepped a half inch and then print that in scale 1:1.
Mostly rather accurate but depending your printer that might be slightly off.
See Application .. Preferences .. Printer Settings .. Calibration.
Regards,
CVH
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TheCabinetGuy
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Re: Plot Actual Size (solved)
Thanks for the responses, this should work. I always draw in 1:1. As far as accuracy of the printer, it's not critical. I just want to be able to draw freehand on a grid and then cut it out as a template, rather than manually drawing the grid every time. I can simply glue the paper to cardboard.