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Create Plot Files
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To create a plot (PLT) file

  1. Click File menu Plot.At the Command prompt, enter plot.
  2. In the Plot dialog box, under Printer/Plotter, in the Name box, select a plotter configuration.
    NoteYou must use the correct plotter configuration for the output device in order to produce a valid PLT file.
  3. If the Plot to File option is available and is not selected, select it.
  4. Select plot settings for the plot file as needed.
  5. Click OK.
  6. In the Browse for Plot File dialog box, select a location and enter a file name for the plot file.
  7. Click Save.
 Toolbar: Standard 
 Command entry: PLOT