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.

If a DWG file you received needs a specific plot style, its .CTB/.STB file should have been send along the .DWG - see eTransmit.

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18.12.2009 197985× FAQ

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

See also:
Tip 10945:	DWG text in dashed or dotted linetype.
Tip 9838:	How to insert the name of used plot style table into the drawing?
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