Practice Exporting to PDF - 6.2.5 | Module 6: Layouts and Printing | AutoCAD Basics
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Exporting to PDF

6.2.5 - Exporting to PDF

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the first step to exporting a drawing to PDF in AutoCAD?

💡 Hint: Recall the shortcut for printing.

Question 2 Easy

Name one benefit of exporting to PDF.

💡 Hint: Think about file sharing.

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Question 1

What is the first action to take when exporting a drawing to PDF?

Select the printer
Open the Plot dialog box
Choose a paper size

💡 Hint: Think about how you start the process.

Question 2

True or False: The 'Plot Scale' affects how large or small the drawing is in the PDF.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what scale means for printed documents.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You exported a complex drawing with several layers but forgot to adjust the plot scale. Describe what this would mean for the printed PDF and how you might resolve this in future exports.

💡 Hint: Recall how various scales affect the size of your drawing.

Challenge 2 Hard

Outline a scenario where choosing the wrong plot area (Layout vs. Extents) could impact the outcome of your PDF export. How can you ensure it’s chosen correctly?

💡 Hint: Which elements do you want to include in your final output?

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