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MICHAEL2643418546vm
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October 4, 2022
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How to print zoomed in area only

  • October 4, 2022
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I have created a map that has multiple layers. However, I need to print only a smaller section of the map (a zoomed in area). How do I create a PDF of only the zoomed in area?  I would think I should use a clipping mask - but I can't seem to get that work over the multiple layers that make up the map.

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

You could try to create a rectangle the size of your zoomed area , select it and go Object > Arboards > Convert To Artboards.

File > Export > Export for Screens > Export only your just created artboard to PDF (with the preset you have selected).

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James375137027v17
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May 20, 2024

Did you ever find your answer?  I had a work around for just using screen shot for working prints not necessarily publish or distribution.  I was looking this morning for an answer and notice that Adobe now has print current view available. 

 

Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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May 20, 2024
@James375137027v17  schrieb:

 that Adobe now has print current view available. 

 

 

That is an Acrobat function. So you would first have to create a "normal" PDF and then print current view from Acrobat.

Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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October 4, 2022

You could try to create a rectangle the size of your zoomed area , select it and go Object > Arboards > Convert To Artboards.

File > Export > Export for Screens > Export only your just created artboard to PDF (with the preset you have selected).

    Luke Jennings3
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    Luke Jennings3Community Expert
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    October 4, 2022

    One way would be to make a copy of your file, select all layers and merge them. Create a new layer showing only the zoomed in section of the map you want to print, save as a layered pdf. In Acrobat, set the zoomed in layer properties to "print and never view" and set the other layer properties to "view and never print"*. This would only work when the pdf was viewed in Acrobat or Reader or a pdf viewer that respects layer properties.

    *or simply make a 2 page pdf.

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