DRAW Reference Manual
Plotting and Drawing Output
: Plot Command
Plot Command
Supports printing, PDF, AVEVA PLOT and basic DXF export.
Plot command format:
PLOT AREA <FORMAT> <FILE> <FileName> <OPTIONS> <PAPERSIZE> <CUT OFF> <BORDER N> <FRAME> <SCALEUP N> <OVER>
Example:
PLOT SHEE FILE /S3.PLT A1 CUT OFF BORD 25 FRAME OVER
AREA
Area to be exported or printed. DRAW supports only whole picture or single view. The argument can be SHEE or explicit picture or view name proceeded by "/" character. If the area is the text "SHEE" the sheet currently selected in Draft Explorer will be exported.
FORMAT
Plotting format. Can be one of following:
PRINT - prints the drawing on current printer.
DXF - export the drawing to DXF format (NOTE: this produces a basic export using the options below. For additional configuration options use the LIEXEC command instead).
PDF - exports the drawing to PDF format.
The parameter is optional. Where not given AVEVA plot file is generated.
FILE
Optional keyword supported for backwards compatibility.
FILENAME
File name for file base formats (PDF, DXF, PLOT). File name shall be preceded by "/" character.
OPTIONS
Additional export options given as string. Refer to below.
PAPERSIZE
Paper size: A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
CUT OFF
By default the rectangular limit of the plotfile will be shown; this can be suppressed by CUT OFF.
BORDER
The BORDER value option will cause a border to be left within the specified paper size.
The image size of the item being plotted will be reduced accordingly.
FRAME
The FRAME option causes a frame to be drawn around the image; FRAME can only be used in concert with the BORDER option and marks the inside edge of the border. It does not control the frame around the edge of the plotfile (refer to CUTMARKS for further information).
SCALEUP N
Additional scaling factor. Used only by DXF export.
OVER
Overwrite the output file if exists.
Additional options given as string to PLOT command:
REDUCETOFIT
EXPANDTOFIT
Fit to paper
VIEW
NOVIEW
Plotting a PDF file has the option to automatically launch the reader by selecting the VIEW option. The option NOVIEW is also available and is the default.
PLOTSTYLE "Name"
StarDraft introduces plot styles. The plot style can be selected in batch printing with PLOTSTYLE option. The name must be given in double quotes as it could contain spaces.
OWNERFRAME
Use this option to allow plotting owner frames. If not given frames will not be exported.
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