AutoCAD Documentation: Layouts, Scales, and Output

This advanced AutoCAD course focuses on the professional preparation of drawings for printing and submission.

The course covers Paper Space workflows, layout management, viewport control, scale accuracy, layer visibility per viewport, pen assignments, and reliable PDF output.

The emphasis is on real-world documentation practices used in architectural and construction drawings, with clear workflows that eliminate common plotting and scaling errors.

Architecture and engineering students, junior architects, and practicing professionals who use AutoCAD and want to improve the accuracy and professionalism of their drawing layouts, scales, and printed output.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

- Set up clean and organized Paper Space layouts for architectural drawings.
- Create and manage viewports with accurate and reliable scales.
- Control layer visibility per viewport without duplicating drawings.
- Apply correct pen assignments and plot styles for professional output.
- Export consistent and dependable PDF files ready for submission or printing.