Master Layouts drive the size and repeated elements of our layouts. Parts of the Master Layout can assume values automatically. We will discuss this feature in detail in the following sections. In general, we want to set up the Master Layout in a way that will require the least amount of manual adjustment on each sheet.

You can create and access the Master Layouts under the grey Masters portion of the Layout Book palette. To create a new Master Layout, you can either right-click on the grey Masters folder icon and select New Master Layout, or click on the third button at the lower part of the palette.

The Create New Master Layout dialog will allow you to name your new Master Layout and set its size, orientation, and margins. You can also define whether it will appear below or above the content of your layout. Typically, we will use the Below Layout option. The Drawing Placement area of this dialog box needs some attention. This is a useful feature when you need to place multiple...