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In the Philippines, where large-format drawing jobs are often done across multiple offices or off-site locations, AutoCAD batch plotting helps streamline operations. Plotting all your CAD drawings may feel like the end of your job, but it's just the beginning of a much larger project. When you have a lot of pages that you need to plot, the task can seem daunting. With AutoCAD, you have a great way to save time and energy when plotting multiple drawings through batch plotting. Batch plot AutoCAD functions allow you to plot a group of drawings in one go without opening each drawing individually.

This can save time if you have many drawings to plot. In addition, AutoCAD batch plotting can help to ensure that all your drawings are plotted correctly, as you can specify the settings for each drawing in advance.

In this guide to batch plotting drawings in AutoCAD, we go through all the steps you need to take to successfully work your way through the massive undertaking of getting a project out the door and onto the next step.

CAD drawings are precise representations of real-world objects, so it's important to ensure they print with that same level of precision. Here are a few tips to achieve print precision from your CAD drawings:

1. Use a high-quality printer from HP's DesignJet range, common in Philippine engineering and architectural offices to ensure consistent line precision, toner stability under warm conditions, and support for local media types.
2. Use the correct paper size: Make sure to use the correct paper size when printing your CAD drawings. The smaller paper size will cause your prints to be scaled down, leading to reduced precision.
3. Use the correct plot scale: In AutoCAD, you can set the plot scale to ensure that your drawings print at the correct size. To do this, open the Plot box and click on the Settings tab. Then, select the desired scale from the drop-down list in the Plot Scale area.
4. Use the right plotter configuration: Configuring your plotter correctly will help to ensure that your prints are of the highest quality. To do this, open the Plot dialogue box and click on the Settings tab. Then, in the Plotter Configuration area, select the desired plotter configuration from the drop-down list or click the icon to create a new one.
5. Use high-quality paper for AutoCAD batch plot printing projects: High-quality paper will help ensure that your prints are of the highest quality.

Considerations for Batch Plotting in the Philippines

Many Filipino AEC firms face unique printing conditions, including high humidity, tropical heat, and inconsistent internet connectivity. It is essential to plan batch plotting workflows that account for stable power supplies, surge protection, and on-site printer calibration using HP-authorised support.
Additionally, when sending large plot jobs from various locations such as Metro Manila, Cebu, or Davao ensure your team uses reliable RIP software with local servicing options. This helps to maintain efficiency, reduce delays, and guarantee print accuracy across multiple drawings and formats.

AutoCAD page setup and batch plotting can significantly reduce manual intervention by allowing central teams in Metro Manila to manage plot jobs for regional offices in Visayas or Mindanao. With batch plotting, you can print multiple drawings at once without having to open and configure each one individually. AutoCAD also makes it easy to simultaneously change the page setup for multiple drawings. So if you need to change your plotter configuration, paper size, or any other setting, you can do it in one go with batch plotting AutoCAD options. When you need to print a bunch of drawings, save yourself some time and energy with AutoCAD page setup. Also, for access to high-quality printers and hardware options, contact us today to discuss your printing needs.