Resizing a Layout Title Block and Border

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QUESTION

I have a layout template that I would like to copy using a different page size, but I don't want to have to redraw the entire title block and border, is there an easier method?

ANSWER

You can quickly and easily resize a layout title block and border by selecting and resizing it.

To resize a title block and border

1. Open the layout file that you would like to assign a different page size.
   
   
                      
   • In this example, the default layout template layout is used.
     
   
   
   
2. From the menu, select File> Print> Drawing Sheet Setup .
   
   
                  
   • Specify the desired Drawing Sheet Orientation and Size.
     
     
   • Make sure Show Drawing Sheet in View is checked.
     
     
   • Make sure the Drawing Scale is 1 in = 1 in.
     
     
   • Click OK to close the dialog and apply your changes.
   
   
   
3. Navigate to Page 0 and use the Fill Window , and/or Zoom  tools as needed so that you can see title block and border, along with the white, rectangular Drawing Sheet Boundary in its entirety.
   
   
   
4. With the Select Objects  arrow selected, click and drag a selection box around the title block area.
   
   
   
   
   • Be sure not to include the Drawing Sheet in the selection.
     
     
     Note: If you're unable to select the entire title block, open your Preferences and browse to the Edit panel. Here, you'll want to ensure that under Marquee Selection, Select Intersected Objects is selected.
     
     
   
   
5. With the title block contents and the title border selected, click on the Make CAD Block edit button to create a CAD block.
   
   
   
6. Grab and drag one of the corner edit handles inwards to scale the entire block to fit within the designated Drawing Sheet area.
   
   
   • If you experience difficulty with the layout border snapping to the edge of the Drawing Sheet, hold the Ctrl/Command key to temporarily disable snapping while positioning.
     
   
   
   
7. If necessary, use the move handle in the center to re-position the block on the Drawing Sheet, or use File> Print> Center Sheet to ensure it centers properly on the Drawing Sheet.
   
   
   
   
   
8. To save the newly sized title block as a layout template, select File> Templates> Save As Template .  This will open the Templates folder by default. Give your layout template an appropriate name and press Save.