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   what is the procedure for plotting in black when there are multiple layers in colors ? When I try to plot from a layout all I can get is either a plot in color or in grayscale . What is the proper procedure for the plot style manager? ...I would also like to retain any of the linetype and lineweight settings that were utilized when drawing an object in model space.     Thanks for any info 

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capnkurf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29.Jan.2011 Location: United States Using: Autocad 2007 Status: Offline Points: 5	Topic: layers and plotting Posted: 03.Feb.2011 at 16:22
	what is the procedure for plotting in black when there are multiple layers in colors ? When I try to plot from a layout all I can get is either a plot in color or in grayscale . What is the proper procedure for the plot style manager? ...I would also like to retain any of the linetype and lineweight settings that were utilized when drawing an object in model space. Thanks for any info

John Connor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01.Feb.2011 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD 2018 Status: Offline Points: 7175	Posted: 03.Feb.2011 at 16:36
	I would recommend using the monochrome.ctb (or stb) plot style.
	"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>>

HAWDesigner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04.Aug.2008 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD R14, AutoCAD 2009, AutoCAD 2010 Status: Offline Points: 310	Posted: 03.Feb.2011 at 16:38
	Set your Plot Style Table to monochrome if you want ALL BLACK, or set it to Grayscale if you want BLACK with some shaded layers. Good Luck!!
	-- R. Williams AutoCAD 2010 Certified Professional *<!-- If all else fails hit F1 -->* <<AutoCAD 2009

Andycadd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13.Jul.2011 Location: United States Using: autocad2012 Status: Offline Points: 4	Posted: 13.Jul.2011 at 13:02
	try 3rd party software like normica view pro. with it you can define colors and way more. trial version at www.normic.com

John Connor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01.Feb.2011 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD 2018 Status: Offline Points: 7175	Posted: 13.Jul.2011 at 13:23
	There is no need to buy third-party software in order to plot in black using AutoCAD. Waste of money in my opinion.
	"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>>

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