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CAD file conversion

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Forum Name: AutoCAD
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Topic: CAD file conversion
Posted By: Chester
Subject: CAD file conversion
Date Posted: 09.Jan.2009 at 17:02
I have a large number of DWG files that I need to convert to PLT.  Does anyone have any suggestions as to how and what software to use to batch convert them?


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Posted By: Vladimir Michl
Date Posted: 09.Jan.2009 at 17:08
This is "batch plotting". Depending on your AutoCAD version you can use either the Batch Plot utility or just the [CMD]PUBLISH[/CMD] command.

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Posted By: Chester
Date Posted: 09.Jan.2009 at 17:22
I am a real novice at this.  I am using 2006 version of autocad LT.  I tried the publish way and it converted the file to a DWF not a PLT.  What is the Batch Plot Utility?

Posted By: Vladimir Michl
Date Posted: 09.Jan.2009 at 17:26
There is a DWF/Plotter switch in the Publish dialog (on the bottom). Choosing Plotter allows you to save to PLT file(s) when your plotter is set to output to file.
 
Please note that PLT is not a format, just a file extension - you have to choose a specific plotter model.


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