Hi, I recently had to re-install my AutoCAD LT 2010. I am now having trouble plotting. Although I have many *.ctb files within the following folder (C:\Users\USERNAME\appdata\roaming\autodesk\autocad LT 2010\r15\enu\plotters\plot styles ) my newly re-loaded version of AutoCAD LT 2010 doesn't seem to understand that they are there. I have checked under "options" and the Printer Support File Path -> Plot Style Table Search Path, it is set to the same file location
C:\Users\USERNAME\appdata\roaming\autodesk\autocad LT 2010\r15\enu\plotters\plot styles. How can I get AutoCAD LT 2010 to understand that all my .ctb files are already there?
1) If I open one of my existing drawings and type the command "plot" the cursor just spins and the program no longer responds.
2) If I open a template file and copy all of my existing drawing into it, then type the command "plot", under Plot Style Table (pen assignments) it does not see any of my .ctb files.
3) If I start the "Add-A-Plot Style Table Wizard", It asks me to either a) start from scratch b) Use an existing plot style table, c) Use my R14 Plotter Configuration (CFG) or d) Use a PCP or PC2 file.
I only have PC3 files. Why does it not ask for that type of file (.pc3)?
Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Hi, Maxim,
"USERNAME" within the file path is just a generic word for my first name. I am logged in as my first name and the file path also contains my first name.
Please explain why, if I log in as someone else's name and set up similar file structures under that user, why will that solve my problem?
Thanks.
The idea is to find out if something is wrong with your regular log on.
If a new logon works then there is something that needs to change there; possibly with your login credentials.
Regards, Charles Shade
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Hi, Charles,
I am willing to try this. I have logged on as another person. I have started AutoCAD LT 2010. I have also emailed myself two "E-Transmit" zipped files containing all the info in order to open two of my existing drawings. Do I need to save those files off in a certain place on this user's files structure in order for AutoCAD LT 2010 to "find" the correct plotter and pen settings?
I appreciate the help!
Thanks.
You should save the files as you would normally. Try to replicate as much as you can that is the same across both Windows user accounts.
Regards, Charles Shade
CSHADEDESIGN | AUTOCAD LT | LT-KB | DYNAMIC BLOCKS
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Hi, Charles,
I have opened up my existing drawing in the other user and have been able to print when I choose "Export" -> "PDF". Thanks!
But if I choose "PLOT", it does not find the correct pen settings and the plotter, although they are located in the correct file folders. I really don't understand the "Add-A-Plotter Wizard" and "Add-A-Plot-Style Wizard". One gives you the choice to use a .pc2. Unfortunately, I only have .pc3 files. It doesn't ask for those.
Is there any way to find out how a .ctb file was structured? Is there any way to find out which color pen had been designated with which pen thickness? Perhaps I could reconstruct the correct pen weights if I knew what I had previously. I have never programmed this.
Back in my original user profile, is there anything that I can do to correct this log-in process so it would correct my original problem? Or am I destined to always draft and plot from the second user?
Again, any assistance is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.