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Creating a Plot file -
AutoCAD 2000 - 2005
Beginner's guide
Why do we prefer Plot files
We
would rather deal with plot files than drawing files, for two reasons.
First, if any special fonts have been used in the drawing, we
will need
copies of. Secondly, if there are externally referenced files (Xrefs)
attached to the drawing, we will need those. We then have to set-up the
file(s) and this will have to be charged. A plot file has all the necessary
information contained within it - no need to send anything else. A plot file
will also zip up much smaller than a drawing file. All we have to do is plot
the file, which is much quicker for us and cheaper for you.
How
to create a Plot file
First we need to set-up an appropriate plotting device (this only needs to
be done once) - we won't actually plot to it, but instead use it to create a
plot file that can be copied to a disk and sent to us. Alternatively, these
plot files can be emailed to us or sent remotely via Reprodesk (please ask
for more information on this service). Follow these steps to create a plot
file:
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With AutoCAD 2000
running, form the file menu click Plotter Manager and then double click Add
a Plotter Wizard, the introduction page appears, click next.
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Click my computer and
click next. The plotter model page appears.
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In the Manufacturers
list click Hewlett Packard. In the Models list click DesignJet 755CM
C3198A, click next.
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The Driver
Information message appears, clicks continue. The Pcp or Pc2 page appears,
click next.
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The Ports page
appears click Plot to File and click next. The Plotter name page appears.
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Accept the default
name for the plotter, or type in a new name, click next. The finish page
appears
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To create a plot
file, click on the print icon or go to file, print.
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For the plotter
configuration select the Designjet 755CM C3198A
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Set the paper sizes
that are expanded, as these leave no print margin.
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Make sure plot to
file is checked.
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Check the file name and location and click OK to create the plot file.
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