Introduction
After finishing a project in AutoCAD, in most cases, you will need to print your work (hard-copy or PDF) as a final deliverable.
In Plex-Earth, we offer three types of images: Single Images, Mosaics, and Timelines. Single Images are raster images and are printable. Mosaic images are generally printable. Timelines cannot be printed directly, but you can create a mosaic image from a dataset of your choice contained to it, and print it. All images are, by default, stored in our servers and automatically re-fetched and shown by our software when you re-open your drawing. Thus, for better printing and performance results, we have developed the Plot Quality Options for the Mosaics.
You can follow the steps below to achieve the best printing results using these options.
Step 1: Set the Plot Mode to Final
Step 2: Select the Layout you want to print
Alternative: Convert the Plex-Earth Mosaic to Raster Image before printing
Step 1: Set the Plot Mode to Final
After importing all the mosaics you need for your project, go to the Collection Manager and click on the "Settings" button.
Then go to the "Imagery" tab and you will see the "Select Plot Quality" options.
The Plot Mode has three options for you to select from:
- No Plot: this option is suitable if you want your mosaic not to appear in your plot.
- Draft is the predefined option. The draft mode is more suitable during the creation of your drawing as it makes the mosaic lighter and ensures better AutoCAD performance. It is also suitable for quick printing if there are no high-quality demands.
- Final is the suitable mode when you need to print your drawing with the highest quality result, as it leads to better printing results of the mosaic, as it offers advanced image rendering.
So, to proceed with our final printing, we set it as Plot Mode the Final option.
Step 2: Select the Layout you want to print
You may have created your Layout already or you can finalize it now. Make sure that you have all your settings as needed before printing.
Step 3: Proceed with Printing
Select the Print option of your AutoCAD and select Plot. Adjust your printing preferences and choose to print the Layout of step 2.
Now, you are ready to print your drawing as a hard copy or PDF!
Alternative: Convert the Plex-Earth Mosaic to Raster Image
Instead of printing the dynamic Plex-Earth mosaic, you can convert your mosaic to a raster image to prevent any printing issues. You can check out the tutorial here on how to do so.
Troubleshooting
If you are having printing issues, check out the following articles:
Can't Get Plex-Earth Imagery Printed (Plotted) to PDF
Part of the Raster Imagery not showing when Exporting to PDF + General Printing Tips
Conclusion
Having a high-quality printing result for your work is very important. With Plex-Earth, you can see and print the high-quality satellite and aerial imagery mosaics that accompany your projects. This way, better visualization and presentation of your work are achieved.
We hope that you have found this tutorial on adding a custom map, helpful. Feel free to contact us at support@plexscape.com for any questions you may still have.
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Compatibility includes:
AutoCAD, Civil 3D®, AutoCAD Map 3D, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Plant 3D: 2026 , 2025 , 2024 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020
BricsCAD (Pro, Mechanical, BIM, Ultimate): V25 , V24 , V23 , V22 , V21