How can I plot? PLT file

[e.mounir]

Hi every one

I have two questions

First, how can I plot? PLT file because I have many files need to plot (extension .plt)

Second, I BAY new laptop 64 bit and I have AutoCAD 2009 32bit how can convert this copy to 64 bit

Note this copy is AutoCAD 2009 original copy (linseed)

[ReMark]

You cannot "convert" 32-bit software to 64-bit software. I think you should place a call to your local AutoDesk reseller and tell them you now need a 64-bit version of the software.

[ReMark]

Re: Plot file

 

Might I suggest that you first consult your AutoCAD Help files. There is a Create plot file topic. Click on the Procedure tab then select from the choices provide the one entitled How to create a plot (PLT) file. That should answer most of your questions. Should you still have a problem return here and post your follow-up question(s). OK?

[e.mounir]

To create a batch file for plot spooling

Plot files are meant to be used with spooling software or to be given to a service bureau for output. A simple batch file can be used to output PLT files.

1. Open a text editor and save a batch file to a folder where you save your PLT files.

2. Name the batch file something like MySpooler.bat.

3. Add a single line to the batch file that reads:

copy%1 \\server\printer

The%1 is a parameter that the batch file will replace with the name of the .plt file being sent to the output device.

TipIf the output device is connected directly to the computer, you can substitute the print server path with the printer port, such as LPT1.

4. Save the batch file and close the text editor.

I read the help but sorry I can't under standing (NO 3) can you explain please how can I put the path of server plotter and the files name

[ReMark]

You do not generate the file name AutoCAD does. So if your drawing is named TutPyramid then the plot file name will be TutPyramid.plt. Got it?

 

As for the server plotter it depends. Are you on a network or a standalone workstation?

[e.mounir]

We are working on a network and we plot on sharing plotter

[ReMark]

Then all you need is the path to the plotter. For me one of my network choices is our secretary's LaserJet printer. The path to it is: \\King\Engineering Laser.

[Coosbaylumber]

You do not generate the file name AutoCAD does. So if your drawing is named TutPyramid then the plot file name will be TutPyramid.plt. Got it?

 

As for the server plotter it depends. Are you on a network or a standalone workstation?

 

 

Seems to me that PLOT files were temporary files that got erased after the job was done. Most often they contained some command to tell what target plotter was like and other simple things that went down the wires and then got bleeped out after it was done.

 

There was a way to set up and save in Autocad to "Print to file" and thus convey the PLT file to some other location as maybe owner did not have a plotter at hand, or some agency did the work for them. But these files were highly instrument rated for only one design, and could not be widely used on just any plotter.

 

I think may need a bit more here as to just how the PLT explained is being created and then sent via wire to some location.

 

 

Wm.

[ReMark]

If the user is sending his/her plots (via a PLT file) to an outside reprographics firm then they should first make contact with them and listen to what they recommend. That way both the CAD user and the reprographics company both get what they expect and everybody is happy. Most reprographics companys will have a website with a FAQ. One of the questions most asked is How do I create a plot file?