Print in different colors
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Print in different colors
I want to know if there is a way how
Re: Print in different colors
Sorry, i was too quick and pushed a wrong button.
I want to know if there is a way how I can print this drawing with/ using a print style table? So, in a way it’s possible to do in AutoCAD or Draft Sight. I made this drawing in Draft Sight. In Draft Sight I could attach different line thicknesses and colors to the line layer colors. I attach the earlier made version of this drawing (2019003-07 Ontwerptekening-BG elektra.pdf)
In this case it means that a layer which is yellow (61 for example) could be printed black and thicker than the building layout (xref).
Is there a (easy) way how to do this in Qcad? I discovered I can print the whole drawing in black- white (see attached 2019003-08....... drawing). But sometimes there are certain things I want to stress (with red circle for example). OAlso, my logo should stay in color (blue). That’s why I would prefer to use the layers colors as they are now.
Thank you for your reply.
Regards
Radek
I want to know if there is a way how I can print this drawing with/ using a print style table? So, in a way it’s possible to do in AutoCAD or Draft Sight. I made this drawing in Draft Sight. In Draft Sight I could attach different line thicknesses and colors to the line layer colors. I attach the earlier made version of this drawing (2019003-07 Ontwerptekening-BG elektra.pdf)
In this case it means that a layer which is yellow (61 for example) could be printed black and thicker than the building layout (xref).
Is there a (easy) way how to do this in Qcad? I discovered I can print the whole drawing in black- white (see attached 2019003-08....... drawing). But sometimes there are certain things I want to stress (with red circle for example). OAlso, my logo should stay in color (blue). That’s why I would prefer to use the layers colors as they are now.
Thank you for your reply.
Regards
Radek
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Re: Print in different colors
Hi,
... but I don't see a big deal in how to prepare a drawing to print e.g. only yellow/blue and the rest in B/W.
A concrete dxf/dwg example could make it easier to explain a workaround ...
Unfortunately so far QCAD doesn't offer a print style table ...RaNoPlus wrote: ↑Sun Jun 21, 2020 9:37 pmI want to know if there is a way how I can print this drawing with/ using a print style table? So, in a way it’s possible to do in AutoCAD or Draft Sight. I made this drawing in Draft Sight. In Draft Sight I could attach different line thicknesses and colors to the line layer colors.
... but I don't see a big deal in how to prepare a drawing to print e.g. only yellow/blue and the rest in B/W.
A concrete dxf/dwg example could make it easier to explain a workaround ...
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Re: Print in different colors
Maybe layer states are an option for you:
https://qcad.org/en/tutorial-working-with-layer-states
https://qcad.org/en/tutorial-working-with-layer-states
Re: Print in different colors
Sorry, this is the dwg. I forgot to attach it. I'll also check the layer states. May be it's an option for me.Husky wrote: ↑Mon Jun 22, 2020 12:00 amHi,
Unfortunately so far QCAD doesn't offer a print style table ...RaNoPlus wrote: ↑Sun Jun 21, 2020 9:37 pmI want to know if there is a way how I can print this drawing with/ using a print style table? So, in a way it’s possible to do in AutoCAD or Draft Sight. I made this drawing in Draft Sight. In Draft Sight I could attach different line thicknesses and colors to the line layer colors.
... but I don't see a big deal in how to prepare a drawing to print e.g. only yellow/blue and the rest in B/W.
A concrete dxf/dwg example could make it easier to explain a workaround ...
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Re: Print in different colors
Yes, this is definitely an option for me! Thanks. See attached dwg (still in progress).andrew wrote: ↑Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:57 amMaybe layer states are an option for you:
https://qcad.org/en/tutorial-working-with-layer-states
Only thing/ question is, can I edit more layers (for example alle yellow layers) in one time ? Or do I have to edit (prepare) all layers layer by layer? This could be quite time consuming in case I have a drawing with many layers.
One more question- can I copy a layer states between different drawings? I have now a building with several stories. I tried to 'play' with a layer state 'on the 2nd foor'. But the rest of the building has also to be changed.It would be nice to copy a layer state from one drawing (floor) to other to prevent I have to make the changes in all drawings.
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Re: Print in different colors
I think not.
To start with: Does all your drawings have the same layer structure?
If so, you could port your designs in a template with default LayerStates.
Regards,
CVH
Last edited by CVH on Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:10 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Print in different colors
Yes, multiple layer selection and modification is possible.
On Windows you can select layer in the the Layer List with the common shortcut combination STRG + mouse or Shift + mouse to change e.g. the color in all layer with one adjustment in the Property Editor.
Currently you can't copy layer states between drawings ...RaNoPlus wrote: ↑Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:47 amOne more question- can I copy a layer states between different drawings? I have now a building with several stories. I tried to 'play' with a layer state 'on the 2nd foor'. But the rest of the building has also to be changed.It would be nice to copy a layer state from one drawing (floor) to other to prevent I have to make the changes in all drawings.
... but if you use the SAME layer names you can prepare a template to import or copy/paste a drawing with use of the option "Overwrite Layers" to adopt the layer Attributes in the target (Template) drawing.
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Re: Print in different colors
I'll do that. Thank youHusky wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:54 pmYes, multiple layer selection and modification is possible.
On Windows you can select layer in the the Layer List with the common shortcut combination STRG + mouse or Shift + mouse to change e.g. the color in all layer with one adjustment in the Property Editor.
I use Mac. What is the combination on mac? Further, I don't understand what you mean by STRG. Can you explain it to me? Thanks. I can select multiple layers but I can't change them all (color, thickness etc).
Currently you can't copy layer states between drawings ...RaNoPlus wrote: ↑Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:47 amOne more question- can I copy a layer states between different drawings? I have now a building with several stories. I tried to 'play' with a layer state 'on the 2nd foor'. But the rest of the building has also to be changed.It would be nice to copy a layer state from one drawing (floor) to other to prevent I have to make the changes in all drawings.
... but if you use the SAME layer names you can prepare a template to import or copy/paste a drawing with use of the option "Overwrite Layers" to adopt the layer Attributes in the target (Template) drawing.
Re: Print in different colors
In Win STRG is the same like CTRL ...
Not sure but I think Mac uses the ⌘ instead ...
After the selection of the layer is done you have to change the layer properties within the "Property Editor".
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