Layout Dim. size in CAD detail

[dreamhomes]

I need to know how to turn on a layout page size when adding items to a CAD Detail? or maybe better phrased..... Is there way to turn on(?) a layout page dimension in Cad Detail? So a person can see how many details you can add that will fit in that sheet or if you need to resize them to make more fit.

[ambrozac]

Randy,
Would this be the same as opening "Full Sheet" while in CAD Detail (Alt-F3)?

[dreamhomes]

Hi Cliff,
I don't think so I have a 'Show sheet' and it highlights a large section but larger then my layout sheet size, I.E. when I send to layout I can also show sheet and it shows larger than the layout?

[ambrozac]

Randy,
Someone who does a lot of printing will have to chip in here. Under Page Setup in the Printer section, my Drawing Sheet is set up to print that size and I have "Show Drawing Sheet" checked. My Layout Sheet and Drawing sheet match, but I've not done much printing, so best wait 'till you've got a good answer.

[dreamhomes]

Cliff,
Okay, but maybe I should clarify for others reading than, when you have a CAD detail open, can't you have CA show you a layout border so you can size your cad blocks accordingly? rather than send to layout and see you had plenty of room to add more or note enough room.

[ambrozac]

Randy,
Here's an image of what I was talking about, but may not be what you're asking for. I print at Arch D-24"x36" at 1/4" scale. This is the way my Show Sheet looks in CAD Detail and looks the same when sent to Layout.

[dreamhomes]

Cliff,
Okay, I fiqured it out, when you select show sheet it is larger than actual view and you must zoom out and then you can add cad items. I had add my items to the cad detail page and then selected show sheet it was actual in the gray. Thanks!

[ambrozac]

You're welcome Randy.