Question

4. Create a New BSHEET Template Drawing Complete this exercise if your system is configured with a "B" size printer or plotter. A. Using the template drawing in the previous exercise,

create a template for a standard engineering "B" size sheet. First, use the New command. When the Select a Template File dialog box appears, locate and select the ASHEET.DWT. When the drawing opens, set the model space Limits to 17 x 11 and Zoom All. B. Activate Layout 1. Erase the existing viewport. Activate the Page Setup Manager and select the Modify button. In the Page Setup dialog box select a print or plot device that can use a "B" size sheet (17 x 11). In the Paper Size drop-down list, select ANSI B (11 x 17 inches). Close the dialog box and the Page Setup Manager. C. Make VPORTS the Current layer. Then use the Vports command and select a Single viewport and accept the default (Fit) option to create one viewport at the maximum size for the printable area. Finally, make the Model tab active. All other settings and layers are okay as they are. Use Saveas and save the new drawing as a template (.DWT) drawing in your working directory. Assign the name BSHEET.

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