How to Set Print Area in Revit?

Understanding the Print Setup in Revit

To effectively manage print areas in Revit, a clear understanding of the steps involved is crucial. This guide will walk you through how to set the print area efficiently to ensure your projects are printed correctly.

Accessing the Print Setup

1. Open your Revit project and navigate to the File menu located in the upper-left corner of the interface.
2. Select the Print option from the drop-down menu. This action will open the print dialog where various printing options are available.

Selecting the Print Driver

1. In the print dialog, locate the field labeled Name. Here, select the appropriate PDF print driver that you have installed on your system.
2. After selecting the driver, click the Properties button adjacent to the driver selection. This will allow you to modify settings specific to the print driver.

Customizing Print Properties

1. Within the Properties dialog, you can adjust several settings:

   • Set paper size to the required dimensions (if not already defined).
   • Choose the orientation of the page (portrait or landscape).
   • Specify any additional options such as print quality and margins.
2. Click OK to apply these settings before returning to the print dialog.

Defining the Print Area

1. To print a specific sheet or view, ensure it is currently active in the drawing area.
2. For printing multiple views or sheets simultaneously, click on Select Views/Sheets in the print dialog.
3. From the presented list, check the boxes next to the views or sheets you wish to print. This feature allows for batch printing without needing to repeat the process for each item.

Finalizing the Print Job

1. After defining the views or sheets, review all print settings again for accuracy.
2. Click the Preview button to view how the output will appear. This step is useful to confirm that the print area and content are satisfactory.
3. Lastly, click the Print button to begin the printing process. Ensure your printer or PDF driver is ready to execute the job.

Customizing Paper Sizes

For those looking to print on a non-standard paper size:

1. Confirm that you have a suitable PDF print driver installed.
2. Go to the Devices and Printers panel on your computer.
3. Right-click on the PDF printer and select Printing Preferences.
4. Click on the Layout tab, and from here, access Advanced Settings.
5. In the paper size settings, select Postscript custom page size and define your preferred dimensions.

FAQs

How do I adjust the resolution for printing in Revit?
To change the resolution for printing, access the print driver properties and lower the DPI setting to your preferred level, typically 600 DPI or lower for faster performance.

What can I do if I encounter printing issues?
If you are having trouble printing, first ensure that Revit is updated to the latest version. If problems persist, check the PDF driver or consider deleting temporary files to resolve potential conflicts.

How do I create a custom sheet layout for printing?
To create a custom layout, select View from the main menu, then navigate to the Sheet Composition panel to add views and modify the sheet properties according to your needs.