Scaling Lineweights
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Topic: Scaling Lineweights
Posted By: higley1
Subject: Scaling Lineweights
Date Posted: 01.Jul.2013 at 20:29
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I would like to print a half-size view of my layout and I want the line weights reduced to half
of their specified size. A reference book that I read said to make sure the Scale Linewieghts
setting is turned on to appy the selected scale to the line weights. Where is the Scale
Lineweights setting and how do I turn it on? I am using AutoCad LT 2007.
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Posted By: heinsite
Date Posted: 01.Jul.2013 at 21:25
You'll find that little check box in the Plot dialog below the scale setting. ------------- Dave Hein, P.E. Hawaii District Engineer Kona International Airport AutoCAD Certified Professional Autodesk Expert Elite |
Posted By: higley1
Date Posted: 02.Jul.2013 at 18:33
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I see the box to check that says scale lineweights but it is a light gray
color and I am unable to check it to activate it.
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 02.Jul.2013 at 20:04
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It will only become "activated" if you had specified lineweights in the Layer Properties Manager. I'm betting that you did not and that the word "Default" is listed instead of a number like 0.50mm. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: heinsite
Date Posted: 02.Jul.2013 at 20:13
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Are you trying to plot from Model space by any chance? That box will be greyed out then if you are. Dave ------------- Dave Hein, P.E. Hawaii District Engineer Kona International Airport AutoCAD Certified Professional Autodesk Expert Elite |
Posted By: heinsite
Date Posted: 02.Jul.2013 at 20:14
By the way... where can *I* get a copy of AutoCAD 2207? I bet that has some cool features!  Dave ------------- Dave Hein, P.E. Hawaii District Engineer Kona International Airport AutoCAD Certified Professional Autodesk Expert Elite |
Posted By: higley1
Date Posted: 03.Jul.2013 at 23:32
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Some of my layers are set to a specific linewieght and some of them are on a default setting.
I tried two ways to be able to print the scaled lineweights while printing 8 1/2" x ll."
1) I activated the layer isolate command to turn off all the layers except for the layer of
the selected object. I then atttempted to print a drawing that only had specific lineweights
with no default lineweights. The scale lineweights box remained a light gray.
2) I also attempted to print from Paper Space and checked the Scale lineweights box on the
plot command. I previewed the plot and the lines were very thick and dark.
Any other suggestions to print scaled lineweights for a 8 12" x 11" print?
Thank you.
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 03.Jul.2013 at 23:53
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Were you using a CTB or STB plot style? ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: heinsite
Date Posted: 04.Jul.2013 at 01:40
Well, there is this you might check too: Dave. ------------- Dave Hein, P.E. Hawaii District Engineer Kona International Airport AutoCAD Certified Professional Autodesk Expert Elite |