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SID file plotting problems

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Anonymous
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SID file plotting problems

OK. I created a drawing in Map 3D 2007 with four SID files in the background. The sheet size is 36 x 90. It took a while to plot, but it came out after a while. I recently switched to Civil 3D 2012, and I can't get the images to plot out. I tried changing RASTERTHRESHOLD and RASTERPERCENT, but that did not work. I also changed the raster and OLE quality in the printer preferences. Anyone have a clue as to why they won't plot?

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sturner7277
in reply to: Anonymous

Hi.

are you using a PC3 or windows system printer?

do you have the mr. sid plugin installed?

-Sean
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Joe-Bouza
in reply to: sturner7277

I have the same problem. using the out of the box DWGtoPDF.pc3 non windows autodesk driver

Joe Bouza
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Anonymous
in reply to: sturner7277

I am using a PC3. I don't know anything about a mr sid plugin, but would I even be able to see these files if I did not have it?

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sturner7277
in reply to: Anonymous

looks like it was for 2011 and below 😉 sorry.

have you installed the latest service pack?

try using your system printer they usally handle images better than a pc3.

-Sean
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Anonymous
in reply to: sturner7277

I have all the latest service packs. I don't think my system printer can plot out a 36 x 90 bed-sheet drawing. It worked with MAP 3D 2007, why won't it now?

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Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

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Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

UPDATE......

 

I chopped the drawing up into 4 - 24x36 sheets, and it plots fine. I still don't understand why. Maybe Memory? But why did ir plot in 2007?

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