How to Create and Print 24x36 Arch D PDFs in Acrobat Standard 2017
Question details
The user needs to know if they can create and print a 24 x 36 inch (Arch D) PDF using Acrobat Standard 2017 and the Adobe PDF PostScript printer driver from Revit.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Standard 2017
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Exporting or printing large-format architectural drawings (Arch D size) to PDF format from Revit.
- Observed behavior
- Seeking confirmation and best practices for ensuring successful generation of 24x36 inch PDFs without scaling or compatibility issues.
Ensure that your physical printer or plotter supports 24 x 36 inch media and that you have installed the latest PDF PostScript printer drivers for your system.
Configure the Adobe PDF Printer for Arch D Size in Revit
Set up the Adobe PDF printer driver to explicitly use the 24 x 36 inch (Arch D) paper size when exporting from Revit.
Acrobat Standard 2017 fully supports creating and printing 24 x 36 PDFs, provided the source application (Revit) correctly communicates with the Adobe PDF printer driver. The key is to ensure the page size is explicitly defined as Arch D in the print settings to avoid unwanted cropping.
Open your project in Revit and navigate to 'File' > 'Print' > 'Print Setup'.
Select 'Adobe PDF' as your designated printer from the Name drop-down menu.
Click 'Properties' to open the Adobe PDF Document Properties, navigate to the 'Adobe PDF Settings' tab, and add a custom page size of 24 x 36 inches if Arch D is not already listed.
Return to the Revit print setup, set the paper size to 'Arch D', and ensure the 'Zoom' option is set to 100% to prevent the software from shrinking your drawing.
Click 'OK' and proceed to print and save the file to generate your 24x36 inch PDF.
View and Print Large-Format PDFs Easily with WPS PDF
WPS Office includes a robust PDF editor and viewer that natively supports large-format documents, making it simple to view, annotate, and print 24x36 inch Arch D blueprints generated from any CAD software.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Download and install the free WPS Office suite on your computer.
- 2. Open the Large Format PDF: Right-click your generated 24x36 inch PDF and select 'Open with WPS Office'.
- 3. Access Print Settings: Navigate to the 'Print' menu (Ctrl+P) to review your large-format printing options.
- 4. Configure Page Setup: Under 'Page Setup', confirm your physical plotter settings or choose 'Fit to Printable Area' if printing a test proof on smaller paper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my 24x36 PDF from Revit getting cut off during printing?
This typically happens if the page scaling is set incorrectly. Ensure your printer properties are set to 100% zoom rather than 'Fit to Page', and verify that the physical plotter has 24x36 inch paper loaded and selected in the driver properties.
Can I create a custom paper size if Arch D is missing from my PDF printer?
Yes. In the Adobe PDF Printer properties (or other PDF virtual printers), you can usually add a custom paper size. Enter 24 inches for the width and 36 inches for the height, and save it as a new preset for future use.
Does WPS Office support viewing 24x36 architectural PDFs?
Yes, WPS Office's built-in PDF tool seamlessly opens and allows you to view, annotate, and print large-format architectural PDFs without lag or resolution loss.
