CAD tip # 7120:

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How to load a .CTB file into AutoCAD?

There is no special command to load plot styles (CTB, STB) into AutoCAD. These files are automatically offered (listed) in the PLOT dialog from the preset folder of the predefined (available) plot styles.

So you can just copy a new .CTB file to your plot style folder - see the contents of the variable ROAMABLEROOTPREFIX and its subfolder Plotters\Plot Styles - e.g.:

C:\Users\USERNAME\appdata\roaming\autodesk\autocad 2010\r18.0\enu\plotters\plot styles

You can define the support folder for plot styles in the dialog OPTIONS.

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18.12.2009 1591x

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applies to: AutoCAD · AutoCAD LT · AutoCAD Architecture · AutoCAD Civil 3D · AutoCAD Mechanical · AutoCAD Revit MEP ·

See also:
Tip 6917:	R14PSKit: The system cannot find the path specified
Tip 4335:	How can I use both company-wide and local folder for .CTB files?
Tip 4330:	How to set the CTB/STB path to the current directory?
Tip 3877:	Elevation values are 10x or 100x higher in Project Navigator.
Tip 3605:	When is used a color-dependent (CTB) and when a named (STB) plot style table?

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