Print Layout

Feature Description

The Print Layout function is used to send the current layout page directly to the printer. Users can select the printer and set properties such as size, print color, zoom mode, margins, orientation, number of copies, and output quality.

For layouts with series enabled, you can also specify printing all pages, the current page, or specific pages to output pages in the series as needed.

Application Scenarios

  • Natural resource result output: After completing the layout decoration of parcel maps, planning maps, etc., output paper results according to the specified size and print properties.
  • Surveying and mapping result distribution: For layouts with series enabled, print a complete set of map pages according to the current page or specified pages.

Feature Conditions

  • The layout window must be open, and the layout to be printed must be completed.
  • A usable printer must be installed on the current device. The available sizes and output quality are determined by the selected printer.
  • The series page range can only be set when series is enabled in the current layout.

Version Information

SuperMap iDesktopX 2026 Update1 provides the Print Layout function starting from this version.

Function Entry

  • Layout tab > Output group > Print Layout button.
  • Right-click in the layout and select Print Layout below Export to PDF in the context menu.

Operation Instructions

  1. Open the layout to be printed and complete the layout creation as needed.
  2. Open the Print Layout dialog box through the function entry.
  3. Set print properties in the Print Settings area.
    • Printer: Select the device used for printing. The drop-down list automatically reads the available printers on the current device.
    • Size: Select a size supported by the printer, such as A4, A3.
    • Print Color: Select Black/White or Color.
    • Zoom: Select Default, Fit to Page, Actual Size, or Stretch to Fit.
    • Margins: Select Default, Narrow, Medium, Wide, or Custom. After selecting Custom, you can set the top, bottom, left, and right margins individually.
    • Orientation: Select Landscape or Portrait. By default, it is consistent with the layout orientation.
    • Copies: Set the number of copies to print. The default value is 1.
  4. If series is enabled in the current layout, set the page range in the Series area.
    • All: Print all pages included in the series.
    • Current Page: Print the page currently displayed in the layout.
    • Pages: Enter the page numbers to print. Use commas to separate individual page numbers, or use a hyphen to specify a continuous range of pages. For example, entering 1,3,5-8 will print pages 1, 3, and 5 through 8.
  5. Set the Output Quality in the Output Settings area. The available resolutions are determined by the selected printer.
  6. After confirming the settings, click the Print button to start printing the layout.
Notes:
  • When series is not enabled, the Series area is unavailable.
  • After switching printers, the available options for size and output quality will change according to the capabilities supported by that printer.

Related Topics

Layout Output

Setting Up the Layout Page

Enabling Series