Since R2000 AutoCAD has used "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD\Plotters" to store the PC3 files. I would put a shortcut there that would point to a network share where common PC3 files could be shared. I did the same setup for CTB files also. Now with 2005, the plot configurations are stored in the users profile. C:\Documents and Settings\User_name\Application Data\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2005\R16.1\enu\Plotters Why was this change implemented? But more importantly, how can i make it behave more like Pre-2005, I want to reference the same network shares for PC3 and CTB files regardless of who sits on a machine and logs in. Thanks
it was done to be in compliance with windows requirements. use tools>options>files>printer support file path to set your preferences
You can keep your path settings consistent for all users by having them all use the same AutoCAD profile. Once you have your paths set where you need them, click APPLY in the options dialog and then go to the PROFILES tab and export your profile as an ARG file. Then create an AutoCAD link for your Windows start menu/desktop that calls this ARG file when AutoCAD starts by using the /p switch: "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2002\acad.exe" /p "YOUR ARG FILE"
