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    Dasharnb777
    Posts: 14
    Registered: ‎02-22-2012

    Automatic plotter changing/replacing (maybe AutoLISP).

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    03-21-2012 03:26 PM

    I need to change printer/plotter (maybe PC3 file) on my drawings. For example I have 'printerN.pc3' setted and I need to set 'PrinterM.pc3'. Also need to change print scale. But since I have many drawing I need somithing thatcan do iy automatically. So what I need:

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    I need to replace specific plotter to anither plotter:

    1. For example if plotter setted to "HP" -> change to "Canon"

    2. If paper size (2) is A3, set Plot scale (3) to 1:1.015, if Paper size (2) - A4, set Plot scale (3) to 1:1.02

    Seems like I can do it with AutoLISP.

    So I need your suggestions, where to look. Thanx a lot.

    *** Using AutoCAD 2009 and 2011***

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    pendean
    Posts: 15,415
    Registered: ‎11-06-2003

    Re: Automatic plotter changing/replacing (maybe AutoLISP).

    03-22-2012 06:08 AM in reply to: Dasharnb777

    -PLOT command, write a simple script then use SCRIPTPRO tool free from Autodesk to run it in all your files.

     

    Explore this as a tool, modify to meet your needs:

    http://cad-notes.com/2012/03/learn-how-to-write-command-scripts-for-autocad-and-automate-your-plotti...

     

    Explore and get into PUBLISH command and skip this per-file plotting method.

     

    Get into SSM and manager projects even better (not an option in R2004) if these are all single project related needs.

     

    Lisp Customization Discussion area:
    http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Visual-LISP-AutoLISP-and-General/bd-p/130

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    Dasharnb777
    Posts: 14
    Registered: ‎02-22-2012

    Re: Automatic plotter changing/replacing (maybe AutoLISP).

    03-22-2012 11:13 AM in reply to: pendean

    Thanx a lot for the reply, I will check it out. Anyway thanx!

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