Problem with Simple Macro

[Anonymous]

Problem: A simple plot macro (see below) works on one machine but not on another.

The plotters are identical (checked the print server driver properties on all machines and they all list as 8.13).

Using AutoCAD Map 2016 with appropriate service packs, the plotter is a KIP model 7970 and the correct driver files have been loaded into each configuration (KipK12.Hdi).

The PC3 file lists the driver as a Non-System Driver – KIP System K Series which is correct, additionally everyone is able to plot from the standard AutoCAD plot dialogue using the PC3 file directly. Also the PC3 is used in a .NET program and everyone can plot using the application.  The only place there is a problem is with the simple macro below and then only on some machines.

The problem seems to be that the paper name was changed from the 2014 KIP driver to the 2016 the difference being a space between the “D” and the “(“in the former.

Macro:

(command

"-PLOT"

"Yes"

""

“KIP-7970.pc3”

"ANSI D(34 x 22 in.)"

"INCHES"

"LANDSCAPE"

"YES"

"EXTENTS"

"1:1"

"CENTER"

"YES"

"KIP 7000.CTB"

"YES"

"NO"

"NO"

"NO"

"NO"

"NO"

"YES")

Any suggestions appreciated.

[acadhelp1]

Suggestion:  Have you tried to create a custom papersize that uses a consistent name?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Found my problem.  I am working with a test group who are using MAP 2016 and I have a new set of PC3 and PMP files which use the new KIP drivers. The configuration of several of these test machines was incorrect and was pointing at the 2014 printer support files.