Migrating custom plot files

Custom plot styles are stored in CTB or STB files. Plotter configurations are stored in PC3 files, and plotter model parameters associated with a PC3 are stored in PMP files.

Note:
  • CTB and STB files are fully compatible. A drawing can use either CTB or STB plot styles, so the plot style table is displayed based on the current drawing plot style mode (see the CONVERTPSTYLES command article).
  • In BricsCAD, PC3 plotter configuration files are supported only for Windows system printers, while AutoCAD® supports additional printer configuration types.
  • Some PC3 configurations also require their associated PMP file when migrated.

To migrate custom plot files, locate each file, copy the files and save them in the corresponding BricsCAD file.

Migrating custom plot files from AutoCAD®

Migrating Color-Dependent Plot Style Table (CTB) or Named Plot Style Table (STB)
Go to AutoCAD® and launch the STYLESMANAGER command to open the Plot Styles folder and copy the files.

Then, go to BricsCAD and launch the STYLESMANAGER command to open the PlotStyles folder and paste the files.

Migrating Plotter Configuration File (PC3)
Go to AutoCAD® and launch the PLOTTERMANAGER command to open the Plotters folder and copy the files.

Then, go to BricsCAD and launch the PLOTTERMANAGER command to open the PlotConfig folder and paste the files.

Migrating Plotter Model Parameters (PMP)
Go to AutoCAD® and launch the PLOTTERMANAGER command to open the Plotters folder. Open the PMP Files folder and copy the files.

Then, go to BricsCAD and launch the PLOTTERMANAGER command to open the Plotters folder. Open the PMP Files folder and copy the files.

After migration, launch the PLOT or PRINT command to open the Print dialog box. Choose the associated Printer / Plotter configuration, then click the Manage Custom Sizes option. The Open modified paper sizes data file dialog box opens, allowing you to select the PMP files you want to attach.

Migrating custom plot files from a previous BricsCAD version or a different computer

Migrating Color-Dependent Plot Style Table (CTB) or Named Plot Style Table (STB)
Go to the previous version of BricsCAD or to BricsCAD on a different computer. Launch the STYLESMANAGER command to open the PlotStyles folder and copy the files.

Then, go to the current version of BricsCAD and launch the STYLESMANAGER command to open the PlotStyles folder and paste the files.

Migrating Plotter Configuration File (PC3)
Go to the previous version of BricsCAD or to BricsCAD on a different computer. Launch the launch the PLOTTERMANAGER command to open the PlotConfig folder and copy the files.

Then, go to the current version of BricsCAD and launch the PLOTTERMANAGER command to open the PlotConfig folder and paste the files.

Migrating Plotter Model Parameters (PMP)
Go to the previous version of BricsCAD or to BricsCAD on a different computer. Launch the launch the PLOTTERMANAGER command to open the PlotConfig folder and copy the files.

Then, go to the current version of BricsCAD and launch the PLOTTERMANAGER command to open the Plotters folder. Open the PMP Files folder and copy the files.

After migration, launch the PLOT or PRINT command to open the Print dialog box. Choose the associated Printer / Plotter configuration, then click the Manage Custom Sizes option. The Open modified paper sizes data file dialog box opens, allowing you to select the PMP files you want to attach.