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MicroStation, print, extended paper size,Is it possible, in MicroStation, to create a print output longer than anA0, so called an Extended A0. Some printouts need to be from 5 upto 10metre.Product: MicroStation V8iVersion: 08.11.09.357Area: Print/Plot, Problem ID#: 89951, GENERALINFORMATION
Theoretically Bentley drivers are capable to print to max 45 metre. Thishowever depends on the hardware (computer, printer) and file format ofthe file that needs to be printedIn order to do so, first a new paper format need to be defined inMicroStation, using the following step: 1. Open MicroStation and the file that need to be printed 2. Open de Print dialog; File > Print 3. Select, under Printer and Paper Size, for 'Bentley driver' 4. Open the Search and select hpglrtl.pltcfg 5. Back in Print dialog, go to File > Edit Printer Driver Configuration 6. On the 'Base Properties'-tab; expand Default Print File Name In the line 'File Name' specify the printer namethat is to be used for the hardcopy \\<computernaam>\<(shared)divisenaam>,(extention specification not needed) 7. Than on the 'Paper Sizes'-tab, at the bottom of the list click on'Add…' 8. In the 'Edit Paper Size(s)'-dialog define a new paper format, forexample A0-Extended 9. Put the 'Units' to 'Millimeters' 10. In 'Overall paper size' define the maximum paper format, forexample 4500 by 849 11. Click on OK. The new paper format has now been created. The 'Printer Driver Configuration' can be closed 12. In the 'Print' dialog you can, under 'Printer and Paper Size' and'Paper', now select the new paper format.From this point the normal print procedure can be used.