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.plt File

.plt File

.plt File

(OP)
HI,

when asked for a part drawing,our customer mailed us ".plt file" (attached image).
Which software do i require to open the .plt file?

Thanks,

RE: .plt File

Hi,

a *.plt file is a HPGL file created with a HP-driver.
http://www.fileinfo.com/extension/plt

There are a lot of progams, which can open, plot or import these files. Search for a viewer in the www.
In the past I had use http://www.chp-infosys.de/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=106&func=startdown&id=2. Only as a trial version for free.

Ploting a *.plt file:
http://www.cadforum.cz/cadforum_en/qaID.asp?tip=2096

My tip for the future: Ask for a *.pdf file. Plt is dead... winky smile

Lothar

 

ADT 2004

RE: .plt File

Good tip Exxit - have a star!

RE: .plt File

(OP)
Thanks Lothar
 

RE: .plt File


A .PLT file can be sent directly to the plotter it was created for.  There's an old DOS command for this:

'Copy "Filename.plt" > LPT1'

Click on Start | Run | type "Command" | click Okay

Then you need to migrate to the folder containing the .PLT file, or include the full path in "Filename".

Now, if your plotter is connected to the network or some other port, I'm not sure how you'd get the file to the plotter.
 

Ralph
Structures Consulting
 

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