plotting in Autocad 2004

[sparky999]

I just went from Autocad r14 to 2004 and am leaning the new plotting environment. So far it's a real pain. Here's my question:

I have an HP Designjet 800 with a 42" roll. I can't get Acad to print using the full length of the roll. It rotates the plot (prints 'landscape, I guess). This ends up wasting a lot of paper and time. Under plotting profile, 'autorotate' and 'inked area' are selected.

Would putting in a custom paper size of 42x30 rather than the default 30x42 help? So far the 'add' button under custom paper size has not been accessible. Don' know why.

I appreciate any help anyone can give. Thanks.

 

[cparnell]

I had to print large patterns up to 8' or so long. I proceeded to try to find a way to do so. I found that Windows 2000 offers Administrative Privilages. You will have to be granted these privilages in order to proceed. I use HP DesignJet 650C. Your steps may differ. I start the Plot dialog box, (ctrl+p). Select the Plot divice tab and choose your plotter. Then select the properties button. Under the HP DesignJet 650C Choose Custom Properties. Below that you will the Access Custom Dialog in the grey area. Choose the Custom Properties button. Choose the Paper tab. Then select more sizes. Top right of Paper Sizes dialog box choose Custom 1 or other. Proceed with defining width and height. I use 36" x 144". Select OK, OK, OK, I believe that you can choose cance in the plot dialog box and still keep your settings.

I hope that this helps.

Charles S. Parnell
Southern Store Fixtures