CompuServe Thread

#ACADR12

7 messages in this thread
#169529From: CHRIS AGNERMay 10, 1995 10:26 PM
Hello, Is there anyone that can give me some assistance on how to create a .dxb file in autocad release 12. No mattrer what I try to do i just can't seem to figure it out. I also wonder if you have to create the file somewhere else? Thanks for the help, Chris
#169542From: John SchmidtMay 10, 1995 11:27 PM
Chris, >> .dxb file in autocad release 12. You'll get more response in the ACAD forum, but the quick answer in R12 is to Config -> Configure plotter -> Add a plotter -> Pre ADI 4.1 file formats -> DXB file. Then, in AutoCAD, get the drawing you want, select Plot, and choose the file format you just selected, and you'll get a .dxb file. John
#169597From: Nik Grant [adesk]May 11, 1995 10:02 AM
John Isn't it DXFOUT, then choose the <B>inary option? Yours doesn't seem wrong, but I wonder why my initial thought was so different.
#169622From: Dennis GoodMay 11, 1995 12:50 PM
Nikki – A .dxb file is a binary vector plot file, not a .dxf in binary vs. ASCII format.
#170102From: Nik Grant [adesk]May 15, 1995 9:27 AM
Ahh. I'm glad I brought up the wrong answer – I just learned something! Thanks.
#169960From: mark schneiderMay 13, 1995 7:21 PM
Always use the 'B' output command with your dxf output, it is the highest in accuracy. Mark.
#169961From: mark schneiderMay 13, 1995 7:21 PM
Ooops, thought you said dxF sorry!