AutoCAD 2008 User's Guide > Plot and Publish Drawings > Plot Drawings > Control How Objects Are Plotted > Set Plot Scale > 
Set Plot Scale
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To scale a drawing to fit the page

  1. Click File menu Plot.At the Command prompt, enter 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.

  3. Click OK to plot the drawing.
NoteThis option is not available when the Plot Area is set to Layout.
 Toolbar: Standard 
 Command entry: PLOT