[arriscad] PLT viewer/converter

Fri Feb 10 08:49:06 CST 2012

Hi Neal,

There is still the good old GoPlot from
http://www.noliturbare.com/plot-print/goplot-classic.
Open the plotfile and print it to a freeware PDF-printer like CutePDF to
convert to PDF.

Good luck.

Kind regards,
Wim

2012/2/10 Neal Logan <n.logan at edfarrarch.com>

> Thanks to David for the information on using our KIP 6000 to convert PLT
> files to PDF.****
>
> ** **
>
> We have been using this to archive many of our projects, however, today we
> ran into a problem.****
>
> ** **
>
> Scenario: we have a solid fill pattern in our Pen 6 (50% grayscale). It
> plotted perfectly in original PLT file.  It scans ‘pretty good’. However,
> when we use the KIP 6000 to convert the file to PDF, the solid fill
> grayscale turns solid black, and obscures all of the information that
> resides under the pattern.****
>
> ** **
>
> I note that there is the ability to set a penmap in the KIP 6000, however,
> we tried setting our Pen 6 to 50% grayscale, but I believe that this pen
> map is only being used when sending plots directly to the printer, not when
> doing conversion to PDF file.****
>
> ** **
>
> Has anyone else had experience with using either this KIP printer
> conversion to PDF and success in getting grayscale to properly reproduce?*
> ***
>
> ** **
>
> The alternative is to use the scan to PDF from the original PLT file.
> Other alternative would be to find another software that may handle ARRIS
> solid fill pattern at 50%.****
>
> ** **
>
> I have can send a specific example of PLT file for your use, should
> anyone like to experiment with their specific procedures/software.****
>
> ** **
>
> Neal Logan****
>
> *Edward Farr Architects, Inc.
> *7710 Golden Triangle Drive
> Eden Prairie,  MN 55344****
>
> *Direct.  952-697-1083*
> Main:  952 943-9660  Fax. 952 943-9665****
>
> ** **
>
> *From:* arriscad-bounces at lists.arriscad.com [
> mailto:arriscad-bounces at lists.arriscad.com<arriscad-bounces at lists.arriscad.com>]
> *On Behalf Of *Dave Hodukavich
> *Sent:* Monday, December 12, 2011 11:20 AM
> *To:* arriscad at lists.arriscad.com
> *Subject:* RE: [arriscad] PLT viewer/converter****
>
> ** **
>
> Great!****
>
> That feature had to be pointed out to me quite a few years ago too!****
>
> ** **
>
> *David Hodukavich, AIA, LEED AP BD+C*
>
> Racanelli Construction Co. Inc.****
>
> 1895 Walt Whitman Rd., Suite #1****
>
> Melville, NY 11747****
>
> Tel:  (631) 454-1010 ext. 113****
>
> Fax: (631) 454-1212****
>
> *djh at racanelliconstruction.com*
>
> *http://www.racanelliconstruction.com/*
>
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> *From:* arriscad-bounces at lists.arriscad.com [
> mailto:arriscad-bounces at lists.arriscad.com<arriscad-bounces at lists.arriscad.com>]
> *On Behalf Of *Neal Logan
> *Sent:* Monday, December 12, 2011 12:14 PM
> *To:* arriscad at lists.arriscad.com
> *Subject:* RE: [arriscad] PLT viewer/converter****
>
> ** **
>
> Dave:  THANK YOU.****
>
> ** **
>
> We use Kip 6000 Request, and this feature is available to us … we had no
> idea, but this feature will save us time, money and paper.****
>
> ** **
>
> The ARRIS users are a valuable resource, thank you all so very much for
> your insight and contributions.****
>
> ** **
>
> Respectfully.****
>
> ** **
>
> Neal Logan****
>
> *Edward Farr Architects, Inc.
> *7710 Golden Triangle Drive
> Eden Prairie,  MN 55344****
>
> *Direct.  952-697-1083*
> Main:  952 943-9660  Fax. 952 943-9665****
>
> ** **
>
> *From:* Dave Hodukavich [mailto:djh at racanelliconstruction.com<djh at racanelliconstruction.com>]
>
> *Sent:* Monday, December 12, 2011 8:50 AM
> *To:* 'Neal Logan'
> *Subject:* RE: [arriscad] PLT viewer/converter****
>
> ** **
>
> Neal,****
>
> ** **
>
> We use the Kip 5000 Request software.****
>
> ** **
>
> Select the drawings as if you want to print them.****
>
> Right click on any of the checked drawing files and a new menu pops up.***
> *
>
> On the bottom is “Convert tagged to” ****
>
> Move mouse over this text and various file formats pops up****
>
> Select PDF Adobe ****
>
> Specify where you want the new files to be located and the program makes
> the conversion.****
>
> ** **
>
> We use it all the time.****
>
> ** **
>
> Good luck.****
>
> ** **
>
> *David Hodukavich, AIA, LEED AP BD+C*
>
> Racanelli Construction Co. Inc.****
>
> 1895 Walt Whitman Rd., Suite #1****
>
> Melville, NY 11747****
>
> Tel:  (631) 454-1010 ext. 113****
>
> Fax: (631) 454-1212****
>
> *djh at racanelliconstruction.com*
>
> *http://www.racanelliconstruction.com/*
>
>  ****
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>
> *From:* Neal Logan [mailto:n.logan at edfarrarch.com <n.logan at edfarrarch.com>]
>
> *Sent:* Friday, December 09, 2011 12:59 PM
> *To:* 'Dave Hodukavich'
> *Subject:* RE: [arriscad] PLT viewer/converter****
>
> ** **
>
> Thanks for the information, we do have a KIP 6000, so I’ll try your
> suggestion.****
>
> ** **
>
> Neal Logan****
>
> *Edward Farr Architects, Inc.
> *7710 Golden Triangle Drive
> Eden Prairie,  MN 55344****
>
> *Direct.  952-697-1083*
> Main:  952 943-9660  Fax. 952 943-9665****
>
> ** **
>
> *From:* Dave Hodukavich [mailto:djh at racanelliconstruction.com<djh at racanelliconstruction.com>]
>
> *Sent:* Friday, December 09, 2011 11:49 AM
> *To:* 'Neal Logan'
> *Subject:* RE: [arriscad] PLT viewer/converter****
>
> ** **
>
> Neal,****
>
> ** **
>
> I have a Kip printer with software that converts .tiff and .plt files to
> .pdf****
>
> You can also preview the files in any of the supported formats.****
>
> ** **
>
> I’m not sure, but you may be able to can download and install the software
> to convert the files without having a Kip printer.****
>
> We have it loaded on each pc in the office.****
>
> ** **
>
> http://www.kipamerica.com/kiptpm.asp****
>
> ** **
>
> ** **
>
> *David Hodukavich, AIA, LEED AP BD+C*
>
> Racanelli Construction Co. Inc.****
>
> 1895 Walt Whitman Rd., Suite #1****
>
> Melville, NY 11747****
>
> Tel:  (631) 454-1010 ext. 113****
>
> Fax: (631) 454-1212****
>
> *djh at racanelliconstruction.com*
>
> *http://www.racanelliconstruction.com/*
>
>  ****
>
> Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is
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>
> *From:* arriscad-bounces at lists.arriscad.com [
> mailto:arriscad-bounces at lists.arriscad.com<arriscad-bounces at lists.arriscad.com>]
> *On Behalf Of *Neal Logan
> *Sent:* Friday, December 09, 2011 12:39 PM
> *To:* arriscad at lists.arriscad.com
> *Subject:* [arriscad] PLT viewer/converter****
>
> ** **
>
> ARRIS World:****
>
> ** **
>
> We have a large number of archive PLT files, and are looking for software
> that will enable us to view, and eventually convert these file types to PDF
> format.****
>
> ** **
>
> Do any of you have recommendations for either freeware or reasonably
> priced software that will enable us to access our archived HPGL2 file types.
> ****
>
> ** **
>
> I am currently trying to search the web for software, but would appreciate
> any collective knowledge from the user base.****
>
> ** **
>
> I have been able to view them in eZ, but am unable to get output in
> original format.****
>
> ** **
>
> Respectfully.****
>
> ** **
>
> Neal Logan****
>
> *Edward Farr Architects, Inc.
> *7710 Golden Triangle Drive
> Eden Prairie,  MN 55344****
>
> *Direct.  952-697-1083*
> Main:  952 943-9660  Fax. 952 943-9665****
>
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