Plot from a Layout, the "Layout" plot area option is missing

[sthedens]

On one of our workstations, whenever we plot from a Layout we do not get a "Layout" plot area option. It has "Limits" instead as if it was from the Model tab. I assume this is a registry level system variable. I just can't determine what it would be. Anybody know how to change this back?

Steve

[Mike.Perry]

Hi

Take a look at the following...

ID: TS63620 - Layout option missing from Page Setup and Plot dialog boxes (http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=2894046&linkID=2475323)

Have a good one, Mike

[sthedens]

Thanks Mike,

That fixed it. It would be nice if there was information in AutoCAD Help regarding this issue. It is difficult as a CAD Manager to troubleshoot undocumented issues. If something happens "by design" in the software, it should be documented in the Help. The Help in AutoCAD regarding this issue says:

Under Plot Area, select one of the following options:
Layout. Prints all objects within the margins of the paper. This option is only available from a layout tab.
Limits. Prints or plots the current drawing limits. This option is only available from the Model tab.
Extents. Plots all objects in the drawing.
Display. Plots all objects displayed in the drawing area.
View. Prints or plots a saved view. Select a named view from the list provided.
Window. Plots objects in the area you define. Select the Window option, and then choose the Window button and respond to the prompts to define the area.

It is the "This option is only available from a Model tab." under the Limits selection that is confusing.