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Switch the Type of Plot Style Table
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To convert a color-dependent plot style table into a named plot style table

  1. At the Command prompt, enter convertctb.
  2. In the Select File dialog box, select the name of the plot style table to convert, and then click Open. By default, plot style tables are saved in the Plot Styles folder.
  3. Enter the new plot style table name. Click Save.
  4. Click OK when the alert box appears.
NoteBe sure to use the Plot Style Table Editor to change the names of the plot styles in their new plot style table to be more meaningful before using the plot style table with any drawings.
 Command entry: CONVERTCTB