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monochrome.stb for Mac not working

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 21:55:22 GMT

Hi, I'm new to Autocad. I've looked into tutorial videos and everything but I can't solve my problem. When I try to print in monochrome, it just prints in color. I have Autocad 2019 for Mac. I also attached the .dwg. Thanks

Re: monochrome.stb for Mac not working

maxim_k — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:53:52 GMT

Hi @Anonymous ,

In order to be able to print in B&W with monochrome.stb, you need to assign "Style 1" Plot style to all layers in your drawing:

Try to print attached DWG.

Re: monochrome.stb for Mac not working

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:27:22 GMT

Hi @maxim_k ,

I don't see the column that you see in your Layers window. Is it called "window" or what's the proper name? Why does it show on your screen and not in mine? How do I add that column to my setup?

Thank you

Re: monochrome.stb for Mac not working

maxim_k — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:37:44 GMT

Hi Dario,

1. Right-click on the Layers list caption area

2. And select Plot Style column to display it

Re: monochrome.stb for Mac not working

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:09:35 GMT

@maxim_k Thanks a lot for taking the time to reply. You resolved the issue.

Re: monochrome.stb for Mac not working

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:30:26 GMT

By the way, this issue occurred because when starting Autocad I had selected the "acadISO - Named Plot Styles.dwt" option. If I select another option like "acadiso.dwt" this issue doesn't occur.

Re: monochrome.stb for Mac not working

maxim_k — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:17:51 GMT

>>>>>this issue occurred because when starting Autocad I had selected the "acadISO - Named Plot Styles.dwt" option.

Yes, in AutoCAD you can use two different types of Plot Style tables: color-dependent and named.
Most users (and me too) prefer to use Color-dependent plot style tables (CTB).
You can read more about Plot Style tables in AutoCAD here:
http://help.autodesk.com/view/ACDMAC/2021/ENU/?guid=GUID-2FD01085-DDD8-49D2-A910-E63EA45A7FED

Re: monochrome.stb for Mac not working

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:08 GMT

Thanks, do you know of any good free video tutorials/courses for Autocad for Mac? I found many online but it's hard to find good ones that explain things in a through manner.

Re: monochrome.stb for Mac not working

maxim_k — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:11:56 GMT

Hi @Anonymous ,

You can start here:

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=AutoCAD+for+mac&upsellOrderOrigin=default_guest_learning&trk=homepage-learning_learning-search-bar_search-submit