In AutoCAD, the "top" view is the default and most fundamental orientation of design. It is a 2D orthogonal projection looking down the Z-axis onto the XY plane.
While "geprint" implies paper, modern AutoCAD workflows frequently "print" to digital files:
For most professionals, the final geprint item is a PDF sent to a plotter service. Here is the exact workflow: geprint autocad top
Step 1: Open your Layout tab.
Step 2: Type PAGESETUP and select Modify.
Step 3: Set Plotter to DWG to PDF.pc3. Select ISO A0 (841.00 x 1189.00 MM).
Step 4: Set Plot Scale to 1:1 (Fit to paper = OFF – never use this for scale drawings).
Step 5: Set Plot Style Table to Monochrome.ctb (or your custom file).
Step 6: Go to Shaded Viewport Options > Quality. Set to Normal or Maximum. Do not use "Draft" – it will rasterize hatches poorly.
Step 7: Click Preview. Zoom in. Check that your top title block text is sharp and viewport scales match.
Step 8: Plot. Save the PDF as ProjectName_Rev_Date.pdf. In AutoCAD, the "top" view is the default
Before hitting print, you must distinguish where your "top" data resides.
The Golden Rule: Never draw your title block or printing borders in Model Space. Always use a Layout tab for your top final output. This ensures that your printed AutoCAD top retains scale integrity across different printers. Before hitting print, you must distinguish where your
The Plot Preview (Preview button in the Plot dialog) is your best friend.