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Batch plot default file path

jc.zamora.29 — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:44:07 GMT

Hi All,

Is there a way, that when you batch plot, the file path of the pdf automatically saves on the folder of the .dwg? Our current cad setting automatically redirects to a filepath that nobody uses and we have to save the pdf file on the folder of the .dwg project so we have to search for the file path of the .dwg everytime we batch plot. Im not sure if this is the default setting or somebody tweaked it? I tried changing the reference path for the plot and publish log file location but it can't be set to a "variable" file path. Can anybody help me with this? Thanks in advance

Re: Batch plot default file path

vinodkl — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 07:09:02 GMT

Try using "AUTOPUBLISH"

More information : AUTOPUBLISH (Command)

Re: Batch plot default file path

jc.zamora.29 — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 04:48:48 GMT

Sorry, AUTOPUBLISH doesn't get what i want

Re: Batch plot default file path

vinodkl — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:12:08 GMT

Hi @jc.zamora.29 ,

May I know what is not working for you when using "AUTOPUBLISH". Have you checked the Automatic publish settings in option, were in you can control what to include in plot and the location of the published pdf?

Re: Batch plot default file path

jc.zamora.29 — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:25:46 GMT

Sorry, i might not explained it thoroughly, but i think there isn't a option for autopublish to select the pages needed for printing?

Re: Batch plot default file path

maratovich — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:34:48 GMT

Like this ?

Re: Batch plot default file path

jc.zamora.29 — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:48:59 GMT

Thanks! I'll try this one, may i ask where these settings can be found? also is there a setting for autopublish to ask if you want to override the pdf before plotting?

Re: Batch plot default file path

maratovich — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:54:08 GMT

This is an add-on for AutoCAD : Revers

Show an example of your file with the title block and specify how to save it.
I will make an example.

Re: Batch plot default file path

jc.zamora.29 — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:55:32 GMT

Ohh i'll look into this. Thanks for your time! autopublish might do the trick for now.

Re: Batch plot default file path

risolaNG4VF — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:37:42 GMT

Found what we were looking for, under Batch Plot → Publish Options → Location

Unfortunately you cant set it to current folder so I just put the generic job directory.