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DIA (Diagram Editor), How to Print Pages?


I have a diagram I created that is rather large. I'm trying to figure out how to print it so that it will nicely print over multiple pages, how do I do this?

When I currently print the problem is the elements of the diagram print verrrry large. Like one button takes up an entire page which is a waste of ink.

What is the best practice (proper way) to set up the diagram in DIA to make printing proper and scale correctly to paper size and so forth etc.

I'm running the Mac Os X Version of DIA currently.


Solution

  • If you now how many pages wide and tall your diagram should be

    1. Select File->Page Setup... from the menu
    2. Select "Fit to"
    3. Enter the number of pages

    Are you aware that "page breaks" are always displayed in Dia (usually blue lines) That's an easy way to check how your printed diagram will end up on the pages

    If the simple approach with the number of pages does not fit your approach, you'll have to switch back from "Fit to" to "Scale" and work out the scale that you're looking for.