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The project view can be sent to a PDF file by either clicking on the PDF button on the toolbar or selecting File > Send to PDF.  The Export to PDF form below will be displayed.

 

 

The following can be entered on this form:

 

Size: This is the page size for the PDF file, it can be selected from the list. Both metric and Imperial page sizes can be selected as well as a custom page size specified.

 

Inches or Millimeters: For custom page sizes this is used to select the page units. When standard page sizes are selected the units are selected automatically.        

 

Width: This is the width of the page.

 

Height: This is the height of the page.

 

Orientation: The long axis of the page can either be oriented vertically (Portrait) or horizontally (Landscape).

 

File Name: This is used to specify the name of the PDF file. The name and directory can be browsed to using the button on the right.

 

Open PDF after creation: If this is checked the PDF file will be opened after it has been created.