How to page setup layout in AutoCAD

Setting up a layout page in AutoCAD involves defining the paper size, setting up viewports, and configuring the plot settings. Here’s a detailed guide to help you through the process:

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up a Layout Page in AutoCAD

#### Step 1: Create a New Layout

1. **Open the Layout Tab**:
- In AutoCAD, switch to the `Layout` tab at the bottom of the drawing area. If no layout tabs are visible, type `LAYOUT` in the command line and press Enter, then select `New`.

2. **Create a New Layout**:
- Right-click on an existing layout tab (e.g., `Layout1`) and select `New Layout`. This will create a new layout tab.

#### Step 2: Configure the Page Setup

1. **Open Page Setup Manager**:
- Right-click on the new layout tab and select `Page Setup Manager`.
- In the `Page Setup Manager`, click `New` to create a new page setup.

2. **Define Page Setup**:
- Enter a name for the new page setup and click `OK` to open the `Page Setup` dialog box.
- In the `Page Setup` dialog box, configure the following settings:

- **Printer/Plotter**: Select the desired plotter or printer from the drop-down list.
- **Paper Size**: Choose the paper size you want to use (e.g., `A3`, `A4`).
- **Plot Area**: Set this to `Layout`.
- **Plot Scale**: Ensure this is set to `1:1` for layouts.

3. **Set Plot Style Table**:
- Under `Plot style table (pen assignments)`, choose a plot style table (e.g., `monochrome.ctb` for black and white plotting or `acad.ctb` for color plotting).

4. **Drawing Orientation**:
- Set the orientation to `Portrait` or `Landscape` as required.

5. **Other Settings**:
- You can also adjust other settings like plot offsets and plot options as needed.

6. **Apply and Close**:
- Click `OK` to save the settings, then `Close` the `Page Setup Manager`.

#### Step 3: Set Up Viewports

1. **Insert Viewport**:
- Go to the `Layout` tab where you created the page setup.
- On the `Layout` tab in the ribbon, click `Layout Viewports` `Rectangular` or use the `MVIEW` command.

2. **Create a Viewport**:
- Click and drag to create a rectangular viewport in the layout space. This viewport will display your model space drawing.

3. **Adjust Viewport Scale**:
- Select the viewport border, right-click, and choose `Properties`.
- In the `Properties` palette, find the `Standard Scale` setting and choose the desired scale (e.g., `1:100`, `1:50`).

4. **Lock Viewport Scale**:
- It’s a good practice to lock the viewport scale to prevent accidental changes. In the `Properties` palette, set `Display Locked` to `Yes`.

#### Step 4: Add Title Block and Annotations

1. **Insert Title Block**:
- Insert a title block into the layout. You can either draw it directly in the layout space or insert a pre-defined block.
- Use the `INSERT` command to place a title block if you have a block file.

2. **Add Annotations**:
- Add necessa