CAD tip # 9838:

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How to insert the name of used plot style table into the drawing?

You can use an automatic text field to display the currently used (applied) plot style table (a .CTB or .STB file) as a text or attribute in your DWG drawing (the name is not stored in a variable).

In the FIELD command dialog, select the category Plot and choose "Plot Style Table" from the field names. You can also just paste the following string into any drawing text:

%<\AcVar PlotStyleTable>%

ACADACLTADTACADMCivilMapPlant

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23.5.2014 17237×

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