Setting up Custom paper sizes

[sparky9t9]

When I try to change the paper customization of just selecting architectual sheets and then saving to the pc3 file the changes do not save.
has anyone else had problems with this sort of thing? and how do i get those changes to truely save?

[mjfarrell]

Try doing a Save As in the properties dialog,
and then import that resultant PMP file.

[Mike.Perry]

Hi

Please note I've *moved* this thread from the AutoCAD Customization Forum to this one as I feel this particular Forum is a more appropriate place for such a topic.

Thanks, Mike

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[Mike.Perry]

Hi

What version of AutoCAD are you running?

What plot device are you having the problem with?

Is the PC3 file for the plot device, setup using a Windows System printer Driver or a Heidi Driver?

What Operating System are you running on?

Have a good one, Mike

[sparky9t9]

I just installed ACAD 2005 and I am trying to customize our HP DesignJet 1050C plus. My operating system is windows 2000
I save the changes to the pc3 file but the changes don't happen. after I save over the existing file.
Thanks
Mathew

[mjfarrell]

Try using save as....and save it with a unique name
then you can try importing those settings
and see if they are applied, if so use explorer and
force the rename there.

[Mike.Perry]

Hi

Check out the following Technical Documents on the Autodesk web site under the Knowledge Base section -

ID: TS20135 - Create plotter configuration files (PC3)

ID: TS36773 - Long plot and non-standard paper sizes

ID: TS38013 - New custom paper size is not displayed in paper size list

ID: TS20115 - Add custom paper sizes

ID: TS64791 - Add custom paper sizes to system printer

Have a good one, Mike