Print to scale.....but its big
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Hi All
I'm trying to print some ribs out to scale but they are way bigger than A4
See attachment
Anyone have any idea how I can do it
The ribs are for a boat we are making so the carpenter needs the profile to make the shape
There are 13 ribs all together
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Does he need it at 1:1? You can print it on several sheets (and glue them together) or if he does not need it at 1:1, print it at a smaller scale.
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On way to get good results is using Layout. Import the parallel line mode scenes to scale into Layout. Then, export those to PDF files. The PDF files can then be used by a print shop (around me that would be Fedex/Kindos) to print scale drawings. However, only SU Pro includes Layout.
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Set view to Parallel, Top, Zoom Extents, Pan so as near edge as possible
Export > 2d > PDF > Full Size 1:1 etc.
Then open the PDF it's made and then Print it 'as a PDF' [e.g. using PDF995] - set Page Size to A4, Tile Large Pages > Cut Marks etc.
The Output will be 2x3 or 2x4 or 3x4 pages at 'full size' in a single PDF.
If you print those to a printer [Full size = NO Scaling] you should be able to then reassemble them on a table-top and with some tape join them into a single sheet...
IF you have access to a commercial Print-Shop send them the first PDF and they'll print it at A2/A1/A0 depending on how it fits on a sheet... -
Thanks for the replies
I'll give it a shot and let you know -
@deanlegg said:
Thanks for the replies
I'll give it a shot and let you knowWhy not give them a few more dimensions so template is not needed.Probably more accurate any way? The arc can be laid out by simple lofting approach and he should know how to do that > IE use chord vs radius( really bulge and chord)
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If the "carpenter" is a boat builder and worth his salt, he should be able to loft the curves from a proper table of offsets. the curves he winds up with should be nice and fair which the curve on your drawing is not.
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Hi All
I used TIG's explanation and it worked a treat
The cut marks didn't line up perfect so I measured the pieces together and then taped them togetherThanks again Dean
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