topic Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr. in AutoCAD Forum

converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:17:47 GMT

To feed another software I need to convert dwg to pcx. During plot after conversion some lines of a drawing missed which conversion to pdf kepp all parts. So it seems it is just cause of converting to pcx. And in preview all part are there in place.

Is there any solution out there ?

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:52:15 GMT

First capture is pcx output and second is dwg.

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

imadHabash — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:22:53 GMT

Hi,

can we know your plotter name and how you create it ? also we need your CAD dwg file please ?

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:33:07 GMT

From the menu select Tools -> Wizards -> Add Plotter…

Select My Computer and Next

Select Raster File Formats and Zsoft PC Paintbrush PCX… continue with Next.

Continue with Next.

Select Plot To File, continue with Next

Define a name for the plotter AutroMaster.pc3 and continue with Next.Select “Finish”

When the drawing is ready to be converted select from the menu. Files -> Plot

To change the size of the plotted drawing select Properties

Verify that 256 (8 bits color) are defined under Vector Graphics.
Resolutions earlier defined are shown under Custom Paper Sizes. Select on of these or use Add to define a new resolution. I set it W:1680 H:1050

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

imadHabash — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:59:09 GMT

check my below attachments ( 60-SG21-00-J01q-0002-Layout1.pcx ) file and see if it's ok ?

waiting your feedback !!

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:06:00 GMT

It seems perfect. the capture was just to show what is the issue. I normally should make a window over yellow rectangle (attached) and paper size 1680x1050. May I know how did you fix it? There are several pages I should go through.

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

imadHabash — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:13:30 GMT

>> May I know how did you fix it?

I've just create the plotter and prepare my settings for plotting . see below image

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:20:31 GMT

higher rsolution, less lines miss. Please do the plot to pcx over the whole yellow rectangle in paper size like W:1680 H:1050.

I attached the plotter file.

What would be the problem then?

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:52:23 GMT

Here is mine and the pcx attached.

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

imadHabash — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:54:46 GMT

see attached !!

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:00:47 GMT

it is the same as mine, some part of green drawings (J-Equipment layer) still missed.

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

imadHabash — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:05:29 GMT

see this one below please .

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:08:27 GMT

file is damaged and not opened.

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

imadHabash — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:12:39 GMT

Ok!! i get more better result when i plot your dwg to a pdf file and it was perfect . then i use online convertor ( pdf to pcx ) >> Click <<, try it and see if it's good enough . 🙂

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:14:34 GMT

the software that I should use pcx for has problem with online conversion, I tried it before 🙂

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

imadHabash — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:21:10 GMT

in general ... AutoCAD is not the proper software for create images !! you have to expect pixilation and more !!

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

pendean — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:37:13 GMT

Read this, you have to do more than just accept the stock offerings https://thesourcecad.com/how-to-get-high-resolution-images-from-autocad/

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:48:35 GMT

I accept to loose the resolution quality but at my case it is selective and nothing happened on umbers and just on one specific layer (J-Equipment) some lines are removed. I admit that resolution can be degraded but being removed is odd.

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:31:31 GMT

I exploded all those green blocks and match the lines with a rectangle I drew. and now all lines are shown in PCX. Seems the block setting has problem which I can not find. and just exploding the block didn't solve the issue until I match the properties with the one I drew. Any suggestion to fix the block? then all drawings using the same blocks will be fixed.

Re: converting dwg to PCX during plot missed some lines in the same layeyr.

imadHabash — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:44:49 GMT

>> Any suggestion to fix the block? then all drawings using the same blocks will be fixed.

draw a new one and convert it to a block with same name to redefine it OR use Express Tools BLOCKREPLACE . >> Click <<