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SmartCAMcnc Technical Support
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| Topic: Printing Graphics to Scale from SmartCAM|
Technote 156
Date: 09/97
Product: All Applications
Version: 8.x and above
Problem:
Desired results are not achieved when attempting to print graphics to a
1=1 scale within SmartCAM applications.
The following error messages are encountered:
Solution: Understand
how "Print Graphics" works in SmartCAM and work within these conventions
Topics covered in this document:
Conventions to be
considered when printing graphics to scale.
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When printing graphics, SmartCAM is considering
the X axis in the current graphic view.
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The margin adjustment in the SmartCAM Print
Graphics dialog box is setting the margin between the current printed graphic
view and the edge of the paper used by the printer.
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If the size of the paper used is 8-1/2"
W by 11" L, and the margins in the "Print Graphics" dialog are set to .5"
(left, right, top and bottom), the printing area for a 1:1 scale is limited
to 7-1/2" inches across the X axis on the screen. Geometry plus blank
space in the CURRENT graphic view must be considered. The 7-1/2"
limit for 1:1 printing is true regardless of the paper orientation
being set to "landscape" or "portrait"
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When the printing to scale is reduced from
1:1, the graphic area printed is reduced proportionality to
the model.
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The printing area may be slightly increased
by decreasing margins in the "Print Graphics" dialog to less than .5".
The amount margins can be decreased successfully without receiving the
"2711 error" is dependent on the capabilities of your printer driver.
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If the total distance across the screen in
the CURRENT view exceeds 7-1/2" (with margins set at .5"), the error message
"2713" will result.
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Units for your operation system must match
the units of the model when attempting to print 1:1. To change
the Windows Measuring system, go to the "Control Panel / Regional
Settings / Number (tab) / Measurement system". Change the input
to "U.S. or "Metric" and click on "OK".
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If you are printing in "U.S" and the Windows
Regional settings are set to "Metric", the resulting error: "2711: Invalid
margin: The margins are too small for the specified printer" will appear.
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Printing U.S. (Inch)
Set Windows "Regional Settings"
to "U.S."
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In SmartCAM, go to "File" / "Print"
/ "Graphics"
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Set margins to 0.5000 for Left,
Right, Top and Bottom.
(Margins may be reduced if allowed by your printer driver. Experimentation
is required to
determine what will work. Use "File / Keep Defaults" to preserve
the settings that work for you)
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Enter Scale "1" for 1:1.
For reduced scale, enter decimal equivalent or fraction (example, .75 or
3/4).
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Select Printer and paper size
(usually "Letter" for 8-1/2 x 11").
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Click on "Accept"
If error #2713 results, use SmartCAM's "Utility"
/ "Measure" to determine the distance across the "X" axis of the current
viewing area. If the distance
is greater than 7-1/2", use SmartCAM's "View" / "Window" to reduce the
graphic area of the current view.
Printing Metric
Set Windows "Regional Settings"
to Metric.
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In SmartCAM, go to "File"
/ "Print" / "Graphics"
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Set margins to 25.4
(adjust down to 12.7) for Left, Right, Top and Bottom.
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Enter Scale "25.4" for
1:1.
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Select Printer and paper
size (for normal 8-1/2 x 11", try A4 or "Letter Small" depending on printer
driver).
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Click on "Accept"
If error #2713 results, use SmartCAM's "Utility"
/ "Measure" to determine the distance across the "X" axis of the current
viewing area. If the distance
is greater than 7-1/2" (190.5 mm), use SmartCAM's "View" / "Window" to
reduce the graphic area of the current view. |
Additional Tips:
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Use SmartCAM's "Utility" / "Measure" to measure
the distance across the ("X" axis) of the current graphic view. This
will give you an idea of how much the margins need to be reduced or if
you need to "Window" in closer to the model.
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Turn on "Utility" / "Display Modes" / "Rulers"
to get an idea of the distance in the current graphic view across the "X"
axis.
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