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When is used a color-dependent (CTB) and when a named (STB) plot style table?

Using color-dependent and named plot-style tables is controlled by the PSTYLEMODE variable.
Its setting applies (is default for) to new drawings and drawings read from older AutoCAD versions.

ACAD2000ACLT2000ADTMap

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16.2.2004 12114×

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this tip shared by ARKANCE experts applies to: AutoCAD 2000 · AutoCAD LT 2000 · AutoCAD Architecture · AutoCAD Map 3D ·

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