Re: [libreoffice-users] Draw printing of large plans

On 07/24/2013 06:41 AM, John R. Sowden wrote:
> We have created a floor plan, using LO Draw with a scale of 1/8" = 
> 1'.  Now we want to take it to Kinko's (Fed Ex) and have it printed 
> for about $4.00 per page.  Problem is they cannot print it.  A few 
> questions:
>
> 1) What is the standard file format (description and file type) for 
> professional drafting?
The AutoCad file formats should be supported: .dxf and .dwg.
> 2) Does LO Draw support this format?
Probably not.
> 3)  If not, is there a work around?
You might see if QCad can import your drawing format. I seem to remember 
that it can output .dwg.
> 4) Can I print multiple parts of the drawing onto 8.5" x 11.0" paper, 
> then tape them together for a preliminary draft?  (I know I can do the 
> taping part, its the printing that is an issue :)  )?
You mentioned .pdf. If you can get your file into .pdf, you can select 
pieces of a pdf file to print--at least you can in
AdobeReader. I don't know if any of the freebies can.
> 5)  And , finally, Does the PDF format fit into this issue at all?
See last answer.
> tia,
>
> John
--doug

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