Plotting a drawing requires the use of several different types of files; plotter
configuration and plot styles.

Plotter configuration (PC3) files are used to configure an output device to use when
plotting or publishing a drawing, while the plot style (CTB/STB) files are used to
control how objects appear during output. PC3 and CTB/STB files typically do not require
any changes between releases, and have not changed formats since their introduction
in AutoCAD 2000.

As with other customizable files, it is recommended that you store PC3 and CTB/STB
files in a centralized location separate from those that come with the AutoCAD-based
product. You use the Files tab of the Options dialog box to specify the locations
of the folders that contain the PC3 and CTB/STB files.

Named page setups are a way to save plot settings with a drawing and then apply them
to a layout to ensure consistency for output. Name page setups are created and edited
using the PAGESETUP command.

The following utilities are used to create and manage plotter configuration and plot
style files:

• Plotter Manager – Creates and edits plotter configuration (PC3) files. (PLOTTERMANAGER command)
• Plot Style Manager – Creates and edits plot style (CTB/STB) files. (STYLESMANAGER command)
• Convert CTB – Converts a color-dependent plot style table (CTB) to a named plot style table (STB).
  (CONVERTCTB command)
• Convert Drawing Plot Style – Converts the current drawing to either named or color-dependent plot styles. (CONVERTPSTYLES
  command)

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