topic how to create CTB files in AutoCAD Forum

how to create CTB files

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 05:10:21 GMT

i would like to know, the procedures of creating CTB and the formating the CTB styles

Re: how to create CTB files

ennujozlagam — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 06:02:20 GMT

hi, there are two options you have. "CONVERTPSTYLES" or "CONVERTCTB". Thanks

or you may check it here previous threads;

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-2013-2014-2015-2016/new-student-unable-to-change-plot-styles/td-p/5908883

Re: how to create CTB files

imadHabash — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 06:16:27 GMT

to creat a new CTB file you have to follow a number of simple procedure.start from PLOT command line then from plot style table select NEW as attaached image.

PLOT >> plot style table >> NEW >> start from scratch >> file name >> plot style editor.

in the last procedure go to lineweight to change you pen width as your need after selecting your color...

Good Luck.

Re: how to create CTB files

GrantsPirate — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:18:50 GMT

@ennujozlagam wrote:

hi, there are two options you have. "CONVERTPSTYLES" or "CONVERTCTB". Thanks

or you may check it here previous threads;

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-2013-2014-2015-2016/new-student-unable-to-change-plot-styles/td-p/5908883

Neither of those commands are the answer. CONVERTPSTYLES converts a .dwg file from using one plot style to another. CONVERTCTB converts a .CTB to .STB.

Re: how to create CTB files

ВeekeeCZ — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:49:44 GMT

Maybe this video is more revealing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeItgdhUrTM

But I do recommend learn about STB as well. STB is newer, more powerful and probably easier to handle - especially with more complicated and more colorful drawing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdaov8SGjpw

Re: how to create CTB files

GrantsPirate — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 20:18:50 GMT

Also use STYLESMANAGER command from command line or from the 'Big A', print, Manage Plot Styles.