Where is the batchplot utility for 2004??

I just installed AutoCAD 2004. I recall the past few releases included
the batchplot utility.

Does anyone know where I can get it?


Thanks

Marc

 

I wish it was that easy. It's not there.

Is it as simple as copying the batchplt.exe from 2002?


thanks

Marc

 

I'm a step ahead of you, Dean.

I have 0 search results for anything on the CD or program folder related to
batchplot.

I do know that batchplot is a selection in the custom install on the CD. I
am sure it was ok.

It's nowhere to be found. I have a feeling about looking foolish on this
one.


Thanks

Marc

 

Open or start a new drawing in Autocad.
The batch plot is completely re-vamped and is now found under "Publish" in
the "File" menu. (directly under "Plot...")
It will take some getting used to.

 

Try 'batchplt.exe' without the 'o'. Also, check out 'Publish' under the
'File' pulldown. Hope this helps.

 

Yes, I searched without the 'o' also. It's not there.

I spent a few spare minutes today with publish. It didn't make a good
first impression. But, that's subject to further review on my part.

 

I hope not!!! It seems like this is publish to .dwf or .plt only. It
doesn't have nearly any features of batch-plot.

I liked batchplot.

 

It doesn't work as nicely as the 2000 version from my point of view either, but somehow or another technological advances seem to involve a couple of steps forward and a few backwards as well. Job security maybe.

 

You could take a look at a script routine.

A script basically answers all the questions that the -plot command asks.
When you run the script it starts the plot command and inputs Paper Size,
Printer Name, Plot Style, Zoom Area etc. This is the information that a Page
Setup contains.

Once you create the routine add it to your batch program. Now all you need
to do is select the drawings, assign the routine and press start. It will
open the drawing, start the plot command and answer the plot questions and
repeat for each drawing in the list, therefore giving you consistent
printing every time. Set up a routine for each printer and that is all you
need.

Also by using lisp you can create a routine that checks on the drawing
status (Modelspace/Layout) and plots accordingly and will also "Plot all
tabs" without having to worry about page setups.

There are a few batch programs around including ours Multi-Batch and
AutoCAD's ScriptPro. If you are having problems creating the routine
download the Multi-Batch demo. This contains plots wizards that will create
the routine for you.


Patrick

http://www.multi-batch.com/

For your entire batch processing needs

 

Here is what the Help says for starting the Batch Plot utility.

To start the Batch Plot utility

1.. Open the folder in which you installed AutoCAD.
2.. Double-click the Batch Plot utility, batchplt.exe.
Note To stop a batch plot that is in progress, click Cancel in the Plot
Progress dialog box. The Batch Plot utility stops after it finishes plotting
the current drawing.



Thanks,
Danny Hubbard
Autodesk Product Support
http://www.autodesk.com/support

 

Thanks Danny. But, I posted earlier that file is nowhere to be found.

To be honest: I like batchplot. It's easy and has the features I
need. I'm always open to other options, but I don't see changing plotting
methods if I don't have to.

 

Yes, I'm using AutoCAD. But, it seems most of AutCAD 2004 simply doesnt
run on this darn Mac.

The installation is a headache