How do you set a default scale value in the plot driver file (*.plt or *.pltcfg)?


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):MICROSTATION
 Version(s):08.09.04.88
 Environment: N\A
 Area: Print/Plot
 Subarea: N\A
 Original Author:Marion Powell, Bentley Technical Support Group
  

Problem

How do you set a default scale value in the plot driver file (*.plt or *.pltcfg)?

Solution

For *.plt plot driver files:
1) File>Edit Printer Driver Configuration File
2) Add the following string: default_scale=xx (where xx = scale value)

For *.pltcfg plot driver files:
1) File>Edit Printer Driver Configuration File
2) Choose the Paper Size tab, check "Define paper sizes", choose "Add",then check the box "Default Print Scale" to give it the scale valuedesired.