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dchristensen777
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print configuration

I have used Autocad many years ago. I forgot how to do several things. One of the things that I used to do is:

I had a print/plot configuration. This is where I predefined line colors = x thickness. For example

red lines = .025 thickness

yellow lines = .035 thickness

 

If memory serves, this configuration was saved as a .cfg file. Whenever I wanted to print or plot, I would import this .cfg file. My question is, how do I make this cfg file?

 

paullimapa
en respuesta a: dchristensen777

Now color to line weight assignments are all saved in ctb files

You are welcome to download my free TextApps which includes the Bonus Color assignment tool as well ctb files for your use here: TextApps | AutoCAD | Autodesk App Store


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dchristensen777
en respuesta a: paullimapa

Thank you for the reply. However, I prefer to stay with cfg files if they still exist. Do they? If so, how do I create one?

paullimapa
en respuesta a: dchristensen777

The cfg way is long gone. I believe when AutoCAD 2000 came out everything changed with plotting.

You can read about a similar request here:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-lt-forum/plot-files/m-p/6242053#M136833


Paul Li
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pendean
en respuesta a: dchristensen777


@dchristensen777 wrote:

Thank you for the reply. However, I prefer to stay with cfg files if they still exist. Do they? If so, how do I create one?


Are you using AutoCADMECHANICAL (this forum is not for that software) https://help.autodesk.com/view/AMECH_PP/2023/ENU/?guid=GUID-7B839DA7-C93B-4C0D-A632-8B09481EF042#:~:...)

 

If you are only using plain AutoCAD (topic of this forum), what challenge are you facing that we can help you with creating and using CTB (or STB) plot style tables?

and which printer/plotter/driver are you wishing to use predominantly?

 

Here is a snip from HELP to get you started with plot style tables method

https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2023/ENU/index.html?guid=GUID-133D3E2C-C016-4543-A4A9-47B1D21C742... 

 

or consider not using any plot style tables at all for line weights, and dive into using LWEIGHT settings instead (not compatible with PLINEs with Width)

https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2023/ENU/index.html?guid=GUID-DFDA9EE3-D303-44AE-973F-1AA57A9BB06... 

 

AutoCAD MECHANICAL (if that is what you are using) has a forum over here for your CFG import needs (not a plain AutoCAD ability) https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-mechanical/ct-p/2002