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PLT (HPGL & HPGL/2) Settings

 
Plot files have already been preprocessed by another application for the purpose of printing. PLT files usually contain size, color, and orientation information. However, when converting PLT files it is necessary to have additional controls to achieve good quality output.
 
 
PLT (HPGL & HPGL/2) Settings
 
Hint: Users can preview a PLT in the viewer and select the rotate view button   several times to achieve proper orientation on a file by file basis. The final rotation value is maintained for the current conversion and can be stored and retrieved by saving to a AcroPlot Pro "Plot List File" (PPF) [File > Save Plot List As...] .
 
 
1

Force to Landscape

When ''On'', all PLT files that have a larger value in the Y direction than X will be rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise to ensure proper viewing and print orientation.
2

Landscape Default Rotation

Specifies the angle (Clockwise) to rotate PLT files when "Force to Landscape" option is enabled.
3

Rotate Landscape 180 Degrees

When ''On'', all PLT files will be rotated 180 degrees that have a larger value in the X direction than the Y value.
4

Papersize

Select the option to use for the paper size for PLT files.
 
Use PLT Extents Contained in the PLT File
This setting will determine the conversion output paper size from the extents contained within each PLT that is converted.
 
Use PLT Extents and Force to Standard Size at 1:1 Scale
This setting will determine the conversion output paper size from the extents and center the file on a standard sheet size at 1:1 scale. This setting will not change the scale of the source PLT file.
 
Use PLT Extents and Force to Standard Size and Scale-to-Fit
This setting will determine the conversion output paper size from the extents and center the file on a standard sheet size with a Scale-to-Fit applied. This setting will scale-to-fit the PLT file to the standard sheet size that is automatically determined by its extents.
 
Use PLT Extents and Use Sheet Size and Plot Scale from the AutoCAD Layout Settings
This setting will determine the conversion size from the extents contained within each PLT and then use the paper size and plot scale specified in the ''AutoCAD Layout Settings'' within the ''AutoCAD Options'' tab.
 
Use PLT Paper Size Contained in the PLT File
This setting will determine the conversion output paper size from the paper size information contained within each PLT that is converted.
 
Use PLT Paper Size and Force to Standard Size at 1:1 Scale
This setting will determine the conversion output paper size from the paper size and center the file on a standard sheet size at 1:1 scale. This setting will not change the scale of the source PLT file.
 
Use PLT paper Size and Force to Standard Size and Scale-to-Fit
This setting will determine the conversion output paper size from the paper size contained with the PLT file and center the file on a standard sheet size and apply a Scale-to-Fit. This setting will scale-to-fit the PLT file to the standard sheet size that is automatically determined by its paper size.
 
Use PLT Paper Size and Use Sheet Size and Plot Scale from the AutoCAD Layout Settings
This setting will determine the conversion size from the paper size contained within each PLT and then use the paper size and plot scale specified in the ''AutoCAD Layout Settings'' within the ''AutoCAD Options'' tab.
 
5

Convert Images to Monochrome or Grayscale

  • Use Same Color from the General Options - Uses the same settings as the main PDF Color on the Options Tab.
  • Color - This setting will convert images within PLT files as presented with no change or modification of color.
  • Monochrome - This setting will convert images within PLT files to monochrome black and white.
  • Grayscale - This setting will convert images within PLT files to 256 grayscale.
6

Use Truecolor when Converting to Image Formats

 
 
 
 
7

Use a Pen Table File to Define Lineweights and Color

When ''On'', the pen table file will override the embedded pen weights and colors contained within each PLT that is converted.
8

Scale the Lineweights When Using a Pen Table File

When ''On'', lines within the PLT file will be scaled if the PLT file is enlarged or reduced for conversion output.
9

Use a Pen Table File to Define Lineweights and Color

Specifies the location and file name of the pen table file to use for PLT conversions. Accepts *.pen and *.ppn file types.
 
Note: AcroPlot Pro does not have a utility to create a pen table file for PLT conversions.