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PlotManager Help File Source - Last Update Ver. 2.01

*B 1,Main Menu

  This software is distributed as Shareware.  You may use this software
  for a period of 30 days without further obligation.  If you decide to
  keep your copy of this program and continue its use, you must register
  your copy by sending a fee of $50 to the author at the address below.

                              John Intorcio
                     335 Washington Street, Suite 178
                            Woburn, MA  01801

                     Please help make ShareWare work!
                Read and abide by the license agreement.

  See Also: ^Print Registration^
            ^Help on Help^       ^Change Directory^   ^Select Plot^
            ^Display Plot^       ^Send Plot^          ^Translate Plot^
            ^Select Plotter^     ^Set Parameters^     ^Toggle Rotation^
            ^Quit PlotManager^   ^Reporting Problems^ ^Using Menus^
            ^Begin Continuous Plotting^             ^Line Mode^
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*B 2,Scale to Fill
Scale to Fill

PlotManager can create zoomed plot and DXF files in one of two modes.

If you answer "Yes" to this question, the clipped portion of the plot
will be enlarged to fill the sheet size as specified for the current
plotter emulation.

If you answer "No" to this question, PlotManager will keep the same
scale and position for the clipped portion and it will not fill the
sheet when plotted.

See Also: ^Create Zoomed Plot^
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*B 4,Rotate Plot
Rotate Plot

When creating zoomed plot and DXF files, PlotManager can rotate the
image on the page 90 degrees if so desired.

If you answer "Yes" to this question, PlotManager will rotate the image
90 degrees clockwise on the sheet.

See Also: ^Create Zoomed Plot^
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*B 5,Plotting Range
Plotting Range

When scaling a clipped image to fill the plot page, PlotManager allows
the option of respecifying the plotting range limits.  By carefully
selecting these limits, you can control the size of the image that will
be created by PlotManager.

For the low range limits, enter the smallest X and Y coordinates that
should be plotted.  For the high range limits, enter the largest X and Y
coordinates that should be plotted.

PlotManager will scale the plot to fill the coordinate values between
the high and low limits.

See Also: ^Create Zoomed Plot^  ^Plotter Range^
*E
*B 6,Create DXF File
Create DXF File

PlotManager will create a Drawing Interchange Format (DXF) file.

The resulting file will be in the same directory and have the same name
as the original plot file but a file name extension of .DXF.

If you wish to abort the operation, you may do so with the Escape key as
the file is being created.

PlotManager can create either ASCII or binary DXF files.  Binary DXF
files are smaller and load into AutoCAD faster but are not compatible
with versions of AutoCAD earlier than Release 10 or with other programs
that read the DXF format.  You can control which type of file
PlotManager produces from the Set Parameters menu.

See Also: ^Set Parameters^   ^Binary DXF^

*E
*B 7,Create Zoomed Plot
Create Zoomed Plot

PlotManager will create a zoomed plot file.

The clipped plot will be in the same directory as the original plot file
but will have the name PLTMGR and the extension as specified by the
current plot file extension setting.

After the file is created, it will be sent to the plotter.  You'll have
the chance to abort if you don't want to plot it right away.  The file
will be in the current directory and will be call PLTMGR.PLT.

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*B 8,Select Colors
Select Colors

Use this menu to set the screen Colors used by PlotManager.

The sample lines on the right side of the screen show you the range of
color selections and their corresponding indices.  Not all colors will
be visible on all display types so make your selections carefully.

Note that PlotManager uses the same color numbering scheme as AutoCAD.

See Also: ^Normal Color^         ^Bold Color^          ^Graphics Color^
          ^Reverse Foreground^   ^Reverse Background^  ^Pen Colors^
          ^Graphics Background Color^                  ^Error Color^
          ^Unselectable Color^   ^Using Menus^

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*B 9,Normal Color
Normal Color

This selection determines the color to be used for all standard screen
output including text prompts, menu text, etc.

Choose a color based on the displayed options.

See Also: ^Select Colors^

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*B 10,Bold Color
Bold Color

This selection determines the color to be used for all bold screen
output including highlighted menu choices, etc.

Choose a color based on the displayed options.

See Also: ^Select Colors^

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*B 11,Graphics Color
Graphics Color

This selection determines the color to be used for all the menu line
graphics characters used in PlotManager's menus.  It does not effect
the display of a drawing on the screen.

Choose a color based on the displayed options.

See Also: ^Select Colors^

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*B 12,Reverse Foreground
Reverse Foreground

This selection determines the color to be used for the foreground of
text being shown in reverse video such as in the plot selection screen.

Choose a color based on the displayed options.

If you're using a mouse, you may wish to set the Reverse Foreground to
the same color as the Normal Color and the Reverse Background to Block
and thus eliminate the menu bar.

See Also: ^Select Colors^   ^Reverse Background^

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*B 13,Reverse Background
Reverse Background

This selection determines the color to be used for the background of
text being shown in reverse video such as in the plot selection screen.

Choose a color based on the displayed options.

If you're using a mouse, you may wish to set the Reverse Foreground to
the same color as the Normal Color and the Reverse Background to Block
and thus eliminate the menu bar.

See Also: ^Select Colors^

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*B 14,Graphics Background Color
Graphics Background Color

This selection determines the color to be used as the background when
displaying a plot on the screen.

See Also: ^Select Colors^

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*B 15,Pen Colors
Pen Colors

These selections can be used to set the colors used for each of the pens
used in a plot file.

Be careful not to choose a pen color that is the same as the graphics
background color or lines drawn for that pen will not be visible.

Choose a color based on the displayed options.

See Also: ^Select Colors^

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*B 16,Set Parameters
Set Parameters

This menu allows you to configure PlotManager to work with your system
and to suit your tastes.  Make a choice by hitting the number key
corresponding to the desired function.  Don't use the keypad numbers.

There are some special choices at the bottom of this menu in addition to
the exit option.

The change printer option allows you install a different printer.
See Also: ^Printer Installation^

The "Change Screen Colors" option will allow you to reset the colors
used for all screen text and graphics.  See Also: ^Select Colors^


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The Change Communications Settings option will allow you to change
the baud rate, stop bits, parity, protocol, etc. to be used when
sending plots to the plotter.  See ^Change Comm^.

The "Save Current Setting as Defaults" option will update PLTMGR.EXE to
default to the current settings.  PlotManager does not use a
configuration file.  The actual program file is updated to reflect the
changes.  This option may take a second the first time you use this
option as PlotManager must search the .EXE file for the proper place to
store the settings.  After the first time, however, PlotManager
remembers the location and can make updates much more quickly.  

See Also: ^Save Settings^.

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*B 17,Plotter Port
Plotter Port

Select the serial or parallel port to be used when sending plots to the
plotter.

Plotmanager supports standard parallel ports LPT1: and LPT2: and serial
ports one through four using the following addresses and interrupts:

            Port       Address      Interrupt
            ----       -------      ---------
            COM1        3F8h            4
            COM2        2F8h            3
            COM3        3E8h            4
            COM4        2E8h            3

See Also: ^Baud Rate^    ^Data Bits^    ^Stop Bits^    ^Parity^
          ^Printer Port^

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*B 18,Baud Rate
Baud Rate

Select the speed at which to send data to the plotter.

This selection should match the current settings for your plotter.

See Also: ^Plotter Port^    ^Data Bits^    ^Stop Bits^    ^Parity^

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*B 19,Data Bits
Data Bits

Select the number of data bits to use when sending data to the plotter.

This selection should match the current settings for your plotter.

See Also: ^Plotter Port^    ^Baud Rate^    ^Stop Bits^    ^Parity^

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*B 20,Parity
Parity

Select the parity checking to use when sending data to the plotter.

This selection should match the current settings for your plotter.

See Also: ^Plotter Port^    ^Baud Rate^    ^Data Bits^    ^Stop Bits^

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*B 21,Stop Bits
Stop Bits

Select the number of stop bits to use when sending data to the plotter.

This selection should match the current settings for your plotter.

See Also: ^Plotter Port^    ^Baud Rate^    ^Data Bits^    ^Parity^

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*B 22,Display Type
Display Type

Set the type of graphics adapter to look for when displaying screen
graphics.

Choose one of the 8514 choices if you have that adapter installed.

If this selection is set to AutoDetect, PlotManager will automatically
adjust for Hercules, CGA, EGA, or VGA displays.

If this selection is set to one of the 8514 choices and you do not have
an 8514 compatible display, PlotManager will not be able to properly
initialize the graphics system.

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*B 23,Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio

This selection is used to adjust the screen aspect ratio for your
display card and monitor so that squares are displayed as squares and
not rectangles and circles are circles and not eggs!

To properly set this value for your display card and monitor, create a
plot file that contains a large square.  View the square on the screen
with the aspect ratio set to 1.0.  Hold a ruler up to the screen and
note the height and width of the square.  Now, divide the width of the
square by the height and enter the result as the aspect ratio.

Subsequent displays should be square.  Uh... or round.

See Also: ^Printer Aspect Ratio^

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*B 24,Printer Port
Printer Port

This setting determines the port to which screen dumps are sent.

This should not be confused with the serial port that plot files are
sent to.

There is also a choice labeled PLTMGR.PRN.  If this choice is chosen, 
output which would normally be sent to the printer is instead placed in 
a file in the defult directory called "PLTMGR.RPN".

See Also: ^Plotter Port^

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*B 25,Page Orientation
Page Orientation

This selection sets the orientation of output sent to the printer.

In Portrait mode, the image is right side up when the page is held so
that it 8-1/2" wide and 11" tall.

In Landscape mode, the image is turned ninety degrees  and is correct
when the paper is turned so that it is 11" wide and 8-1/2" tall.

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*B 26,Printer Aspect Ratio
Printer Aspect Ratio

This setting allows you to adjust for the aspect ratio of the printer if
squares are not printing quite square.

To properly set this number, make a screen dump of a square.  Measure
the height and width of the square, divide the height by the width, and
enter the result.

See Also: ^Aspect Ratio^

*E
*B 27,Plot File Extension
Plot File Extension

This setting can be used to change the file extension that PlotManager
uses when searching for plot files.  Only files that match the selected
extension will appear when "Select Plot File" is chosen from the main
menu.

This selection also sets the file extension for all files specified
when sending plots to the plotter.

The only place that this selection does not apply is in the Continuous
Plotting mode.  There, any files found in the search path are sent to
the plotter unless the first character of their file extension is a
dollar sign ($) indicating a plot in progress.

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*B 28,Beep When Done
Beep When Done

This setting determines whether PlotManager beeps when it is done
displaying a plot on the screen.  This setting can be helpful when
displaying large plots with fine detail.

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*B 29,Log Ignored Commands
Log Ignored Commands

This setting determines whether or not PlotManager creates a file
containing a list of the commands that are ignored during a zoomed plot
or DXF file creation.

If the setting is set to "Yes", PlotManager will create a file in the
same directory and with the same name as the selected plot file but an
extension of .LOG which lists all of the plotter commands that
PlotManager couldn't handle.  These commands are listed complete with
their parameters and may be used for later manual cleanup.

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*B 30,Binary DXF
Binary DXF

If this selection is set to "Yes" then PlotManager will create binary
format DXF files.  These files are smaller and load into AutoCAD faster
than standard ASCII DXF files but cannot be edited with a standard text
editor and are not understood by versions of AutoCAD earlier than
Release 10.

If you expect your DXF files to be used with version of AutoCAD earlier
than Release 10, make sure to set this option to ASCII.

See Also: ^Create DXF File^
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*B 31,Plotter Timeout
Plotter Timeout

This setting determines how long PlotManager will wait for an XON
character from the plotter after an XOFF character has been received
before giving up when using the Xon/Xoff protocol or how long to wait
for the appropriate signal line to go high before giving up when using
other protocols.  The setting is in seconds.

See Also: ^XON/XOFF Character^    ^Handshake Protocol^

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*B 32,XON/XOFF Character
XON/XOFF Character

These selections are used to specify the ASCII decimal value of the
control character that the plotter will use to indicate XON or XOFF.

Unless you have a really weird plotter or you've somehow changed it's
settings, you shouldn't have to touch these.

See Also: ^Plotter Timeout^    ^Handshake Protocol^

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*B 33,Handshake Protocol
Handshake Protocol

This selection determines whether PlotManager will use the XON/XOFF
protocol when sending plot files to the plotter or will base it's
assumptions on the status of one of the signal lines from the plotter.

If you have chosen a parallel port connection, such protocols are not
necessary and are not used.  In this case, PlotManager uses standard
parallel handshaking when sending a plot.

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PlotManager can send files to the serial ports in one of five modes:

Blind Send: In this mode, PlotManager ignores all signals from the
            plotter and simply sends characters until the entire plot
            has been sent.

Xon/Xoff:   In this mode, PlotManager send characters until the plot is
            complete or until the specified Xoff character is received
            from the plotter.  If an Xoff character is received,
            PlotManager waits for an Xon character before sending the
            next character.  PlotManager also monitors the DSR line and
            will not send characters if that line is not high.

CTS High:   In this mode, PlotManager sends characters whenever the CTS
            (Clear to Send, Normally pin #5) line is high.

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DSR High:   In this mode, PlotManager sends characters whenever the DSR
            (Data Set Ready, Normally pin #6) line is high.

DCD High:   In this mode, PlotManager sends characters whenever the DCD
            (Data Carrier Detect, Normally pin #8) line is high.


See Also: ^Plotter Timeout^    ^XON/XOFF Character^
          ^Plotter Port^

*E
*B 34,Plotter Selections
Plotter Selections

This screen displays the available plotter emulations.  The last
selection will always be "Enter new emulation".  You can use this
selection to add a new plotter to PlotManager's emulation file.

See Also: ^Plotter Name^        ^Plotter Interface^    ^Plotter Range^
          ^Plotter Size Code^   ^Plotter Rotation^     ^Using Menus^
          ^Plotter Scaling Points^

*E
*B 35,Plotter Name
Plotter Name

The plotter model name.  This is a text element that may not contain any
embedded spaces.  It may be up to 20 characters long and should be
descriptive of the plotter make and model.

See Also: ^Plotter Interface^          ^Plotter Range^
          ^Plotter Size Code^          ^Plotter Rotation^
          ^Plotter Scaling Points^

*E
*B 36,Plotter Interface
Plotter Interface

This is a code to indicate whether the plotter uses the HPGL, SPGL, or
DM/PL plot language.  An "H" indicates HPGL, "D" indicates DM/PL, and
"S" indicates SPGL.

See Also: ^Plotter Name^                ^Plotter Range^
          ^Plotter Size Code^           ^Plotter Rotation^
          ^Plotter Scaling Points^

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*B 37,Plotter Size Code
Plotter Size Code

This indicates, for reference only, the size of paper for which these
specifications apply.  This is a text element and may not contain
embedded spaces and may be up to 4 characters long.

See Also: ^Plotter Name^       ^Plotter Interface^     ^Plotter Range^
          ^Plotter Rotation^   ^Plotter Scaling Points^

*E
*B 38,Plotter Rotation
Plotter Rotation

Rotation code.  Specifies whether plot file coordinates should be
rotated when displayed.  This is default setting only and may be
toggled at the main menu.  0 indicates NO, 1 for YES in the emulation
file.

See Also: ^Plotter Name^        ^Plotter Interface^      ^Plotter Range^
          ^Plotter Size Code^   ^Plotter Scaling Points^

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*B 39,Plotter Range
Plotter Range

These are the X and Y coordinates of the low and high limit points of
the plotter's active range.  In other words, these are the absolute
minimum and maximum X and Y coordinates that will occur in the plot
file.

In general, these are the hard clip limits for the plotter.  AutoCAD,
however, sometimes uses limits other than these.  See the ScanPlot
program and its documentation for more information on how to establish
correct plotter limits.

See Also: ^Plotter Name^            ^Plotter Interface^
          ^Plotter Size Code^       ^Plotter Rotation^
          ^Plotter Scaling Points^

*E
*B 40,Plotter Scaling Points
Plotter Scaling Points

These are the X and Y coordinates of scaling points P1 and P2 for HPGL
plotters.  This point is used by the SC command to set user coordinate
scaling which is not used by AutoCAD.  These coordinates are optional
but PlotManager cannot handle plot files containing an SC command if
these points have not been set.

See Also: ^Plotter Name^         ^Plotter Interface^    ^Plotter Range^
          ^Plotter Size Code^    ^Plotter Rotation^

*E
*B 41,Save New Plotter
Save New Plotter

This option allows you to save the plotter that you have just entered
into the emulation file, PLTMGR.EMU.

If you respond "Yes", the new plotter will be appended to the end of the
emulation file.

*E
*B 42,Ready to Send Plot
Ready to Send Plot

PlotManager is ready to send a plot to the plotter using the current
communications settings.

If you do not wish to send the indicated plot, you may abort the process
by hitting the ESC key at the prompt.

*E
*B 43,Sending Plot
Sending Plot

PlotManager is currently sending a plot to the plotter.

If the XON/XOFF protocol is being used, PlotManager will stop sending
characters when an XOFF character is received.  It will then wait for an
XON character before resuming the send.  If it waits longer than the time
specified by the plotter timeout setting, PlotManager prints an error
and aborts the send.

A similar process occurs when one of the signal line dependant protocols
is in use.

The progress gauge indicates the relative amounts of the plot file that
have been sent and that remain.  It's a good visual key to give you an
idea of how much longer the plot will take.

See Also: ^Handshake Protocol^

*E
*B 44,Continuous Plot Search Path
Continuous Plot Search Path

This prompt is used to enter the path where files to be plotted will be
found.  You may enter a complete path name including a drive designator
if desired.

Keep in mind that any files in the search directory will be sent to the
plotter and then deleted.  If this isn't what you had in mind, you will
be given a chance to abort the process.  This applies to *all* files,
not just those that end in .PLT or whatever the current plot extension
has been set to.

See Also: ^Continuous Plotting^

*E
*B 45,Continuous Plotting
Continuous Plotting

This is the special network plotserver mode of PlotManager.

In this mode, PlotManager watches the search path for plot files.  Each
time it finds one, it sends the file to the plotter and then deletes the
file.  PlotManager ignores plot files whose extension begins with a
dollar sign ($) as these indicate plots in progress by AutoCAD.

See the PlotManager manual or the AutoCAD I&P manual for more
information about using PlotManager as a plot spooler.


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Be *very* careful when using this mode of PlotManager.  The program is
very dumb about determining what is a plot file and will send and
delete all files found in the search path.  That's right, all files, not
just those that end in .PLT or whatever the current plot extension is
set to.

See Also: ^Continuous Plot Search Path^
          ^Pause During Plotting^
          ^Delete Plotted Files^

*E
*B 46,Pause During Plotting
Pause During Plotting

These prompts are used to determine whether PlotManager pauses before or
after sending each plot to the plotter in the Continuous Plotting mode.

If PlotManager is directed to pause, it beeps, and waits for a key to be
struck at the keyboard.

See Also: ^Continuous Plotting^

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*B 47,Abort Continuous Plotting
Abort Continuous Plotting

This is the last chance to not enter the Continuous Plotting mode.

Remember that in this mode, each plot is sent to the plotter and then
deleted.  If you do not wish this to occur, abort this mode now.

See Also: ^Continuous Plotting^

*E
*B 48,Waiting For Files
Waiting For Files

PlotManager is in the Continuous Plotting mode.

PlotManager is watching the search directory for plot files and when it
finds one, it will send it to the plotter.

Use the ESC key to abort this mode.

See Also: ^Continuous Plotting^

*E
*B 49,Select Plot File
Select Plot File

You are being asked to select a plot file to work with.  You can exit
this mode without making a selection by using the ESC key.

You may select a plot file by using the arrow keys to highlight a
selection.

You may change the current path by selecting a directory from the menu.
Directories have names that end with a backslash - '\'.

*E
*B 51,Displaying Plot
Displaying Plot

PlotManager is currently drawing a plot on the graphics screen.

If you wish to abort this operation, use the ESC key.  This will abort
the redraw process and PlotManager will wait, with the partially drawn
image on the screen, for the next key to be pressed to determine what
to do.

After PlotManager has finished the drawing, or after you abort the
redraw with the ESC key, you can hit the help key again for a list of
the keys that can be used to alter the drawing.

See Also: ^Plot Display^

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*B 52,Plot Display
Plot Display

When a plot is displayed on the screen, the keypad may be used to
manipulate the plot as follows:

            Key            Meaning
            ----------     ------------------------------------
            Up Arrow       Pan up one half screen.
            Down Arrow     Pan down one half screen.
            Left Arrow     Pan left one half screen.
            Right Arrow    Pan right one half screen.
            Keypad +       Zoom in.
            Keypad -       Zoom out.
            Home           Move the upper left corner of the plot to the
                           upper left corner of screen.
            End            Lower left to lower left.

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            Key            Meaning
            ----------     ------------------------------------
            PgUp           Upper corner right to upper right corner.
            PgDn           Lower right to lower right.
            Ins            Move center to center.
            Del            Restore initial view.
            Return         Leave display mode.
            */PrtSc        Dump image to printer.
            P              Plot zoomed image.
            D              Create DXF output file from displayed image.
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*B 53,Plot File Not Found
Plot File Not Found

PlotManager couldn't find the plot file that you specified.

Most likely, this was a file name supplied on the command line.  Check
for typos and give it another shot.

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*B 54,Command not Supported
Command not Supported

PlotManager has encountered a plotter command that is not supported in
the current mode.

If you are making a DXF file, try the Main Menu option rather than
making the file from the display.  This uses a little better technique
for ignoring unrecognized commands.

Otherwise, it may be that PlotManager can't handle this file for some
reason.  If that's the case, let me know about it!  Chances are, if
you'll send me a copy of the file, I can make some changes and get it
to work!

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 55,No Graphics Mode
No Graphics Mode

You have attempted to display a plot file on the screen but PlotManager
can't get your display into graphics mode.

Choose the "Set Operating Parameters" function and make sure the
display type is set correctly.  Otherwise, your display may not be
compatible with PlotManager.  PlotManager supports the following
displays and others that are compatible with one of these:

                      Hercules
                      CGA
                      EGA
                      VGA
                      8514/A

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 56,No Scaling Points
No Scaling Points

The plot file that your are processing contains an SC, user scaling
command.  The plotter emulation that you have chosen does not have
values entered for the default scaling points.  PlotManager must have
these values to be able to adjust the scaling.  Update you PLTMGR.EMU
file to contain the proper information.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 57,No Plot Selected
No Plot Selected

You have attempted an operation that must work with a plot file.
But...  you have not yet selected a plot file!

Use the main menu option "Select Plot File" to let PlotManager know
which plot file you wish to work with.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 58,Invalid Plotter
Invalid Plotter

The information that you have entered for a plotter is invalid.  The
error message relates additional information regarding the problem.

Refer to the PlotManager manual or the help screens for the constraints
on entering plotter data.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^   ^Plotter Selections^

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*B 59,Bad .EXE Update
Bad .EXE Update

PlotManager was unable to update the .EXE file with your new default
settings.

PlotManager does not use a configuration file.  The actual program file
is updated to reflect the changes.

This error also returns a code specify the nature of the error.  A code
1 indicates that the file PLTMGR.EXE could not be opened.  Probably the
file is marked as read only.  Any other code indicates a problem in the
program and it should be reported to the Author.

Check that the program file is available and is not marked as read only.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 60,Plotter Timed Out
Plotter Timed Out

The serial plotter has timed out.

When PlotManager is sending a plot to the plotter using the XON/XOFF
protocol, it may receive an XOFF character from the plotter, indicating
that the plotter's buffer is full.  PlotManager then stops sending
characters until an XON character is received.  The plotter has taken
too long to send an XON character after sending an XOFF character.

If CTS, DSR, or DCD High protocol is being used, the indicated line has
gone low and taken too long to come back High or on.

Check the setting for the XON and XOFF characters and for the plotter
timeout under "Set Operating Parameters".

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^    ^XON/XOFF Character^
          ^Handshake Protocol^    ^Plotter Port^

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*B 61,Invalid Plot Header
Invalid Plot Header

The beginning of the plot file that you have selected is either not
understood by PlotManager or is incompatible with the selected plotter.
This error often occurs trying to process an HPGL file when a DM/PL
plotter is selected or when PlotManager just can't handle the plot file
for one reason or another.

A valid HPGL header must have an IN; or DF; command within the first few
characters.  Otherwise, PlotManager can't handle it.  A valid DM/PL file
must have a ;: command.

If you run into a plot file that PlotManager can't handle and you think
it should, why not let me know about it?  Chances are, if you'll send me
a copy of the file, I can make some changes and get it to work!

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 62,Bad .EMU Update
Bad .EMU Update

PlotManager could not update the .EMU file and was unable to save the
new plotter data that you entered.

Check that the file PLTMGR.EMU is in the same directory as the
PlotManager program and that the file is not marked as read only.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 63,Can't Delete Plot File
Can't Delete Plot File

PlotManager has attempted to delete a plot file after sending it to the
plotter in the Continuous Plotting mode.  PlotManager was unable to
delete the file.

If the file is not deleted, PlotManager has no way to know that it has
been sent to the plotter and will send it over and over again.

Check that the file is not marked as read only.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 64,Too Many Plot Files
Too Many Plot Files

There are too many plot files in the selected subdirectory for
PlotManager to handle on its plot selection screen.

Create additional plot subdirectories so that there are fewer plots in
any given directory.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 65,Plot Creation Error
Plot Creation Error

PlotManager was unable to create the output plot file.

Check that there is sufficient disk space and that the specified
subdirectory indeed exists.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 66,Temp File Creation Error
Temp File Creation Error

PlotManager was unable to create a temporary file.

During the creation of zoomed plots or DXF files, PlotManager uses a
temporary file called PLTMGR.T$$ in the "Current Path" directory.

Check that there is sufficient disk space and that the current directory
indeed exists.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 67,DXF File Creation Error
DXF File Creation Error

PlotManager was unable to create the output DXF file.

Check that there is sufficient disk space and that the specified
subdirectory indeed exists.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 68,Emulations Not Found
Emulations Not Found

PlotManager could not find the file containing the plotter emulation
information.

This file must be named PLTMGR.EMU and must be in the same subdirectory
as the program.  The emulation file should have been with the program
when you received it.

Check that the emulation file is properly named and located.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 69,Too Many Plotters
Too Many Plotters

There are too many plotters in the emulation file.

PlotManager ran out of memory before it could read of the plotters in
the emulation file, PLTMGR.EMU.

Delete some of the unused plotter emulations from the emulation file.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 70,Log File Creation Error
Log File Creation Error

PlotManager was unable to create the log file for recording ignored
commands.

Check that there is sufficient disk space and that the specified
subdirectory indeed exists.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 71,Unrecognized Command
Unrecognized Command

PlotManager has encountered a plot command that is not part of the
supported HPGL, SPGL, or DM/PL syntax.  Or, PlotManager has gotten
confused reading the plot file and doesn't understand the syntax.  Or,
you have not chosen the correct plotter emulation for this file. If 
you're working with a DM/PL file, for example, make sure that you've 
chosen a plotter that uses the DM/PL syntax.

This error may mean that the selected plot file is not compatible with
this version of PlotManager.  If you encounter such a file, why not
send me a copy? Chances are, I can make some changes and get it to
work! You benefit from being able to work with the file, and
PlotManager benefits too!

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 72,Help File Not Found
Help File Not Found

Hmmmm...  If you got this error and you are seeing this text, something
is seriously confused.  This error indicates that PlotManager could not
find the help file, which is this file!

This file must be named PLTMGR.HLP and must be in the same directory as
the PlotManager program.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 73,Not Enough Memory
Not Enough Memory

PlotManager was unable to allocate enough dynamic memory for the
selected function.

Try eliminating a TSR or two or otherwise increasing the amount of
memory available to PlotManager.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 74,Help Key Not Found
Help Key Not Found

PlotManager could not find the appropriate help information in the help
file.  Either the help file has been edited or corrupted or the author
messed up.  If you have not changed the help file, please let me know
about this error!

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 75,Error in Emulation File
Error in Emulation File

The emulation file contains data that is invalid.  Either the file has
been corrupted or it has been edited incorrectly.  The error message
includes additional information about what the problem is.

In general, PlotManager will proceed but the plotter defined on the line
which caused the error will not be available for use.

Each line in the emulation file should have a format like the
following:

Drawit100 H A 0 -1000 -1000 1000 1000 -800 -800 800 800

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The title and size string, the first and third parameters, are
text fields but may not contain spaces.  The interface code, the
second parameter, should be either "H", "S", or "D" indicating
HPGL, SPGL, or DM/PL respectively.  The rotation code, the
fourth parameter, must be either 0 or 1.  These fields must be
followed by between 4 and 8 numbers.  These numbers should be
integers in standard format.

See the PlotManager manual for additional information.

See Also: ^Plotter Name^    ^Plotter Interface^    ^Plotter Range^
          ^Plotter Size Code^    ^Plotter Rotation^
          ^Plotter Scaling Points^    ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 76,Printer File Not Found
Printer File Not Found

This error indicates the file containing the printer definitions
could not be found.  This file should be located in the same directory
as PLTMGR.EXE.  This file must be named PLTMGR.PDL.  It is in this file
that PlotManager stores information about the supported printers.

Check the printer definition file is properly named and located.

See Also: ^Set Parameters^    ^Printer Installation^    ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 77,Can't Open Printer
Can't Open Printer

PlotManager had trouble initializing the printer for a screen dump.

Check that the printer is online and that the proper printer port has
been specified on the Set Parameters menu.

See Also: ^Set Parameters^    ^Printer Installation^    ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 78,Printing
Printing

PlotManager will dump the current screen to the printer.  You may abort
this operation at any time using the Esc key.

See Also: ^Printer Port^    ^Printer Installation^

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*B 80,Reporting Problems
Reporting Problems

If you have problems working with PlotManager or think that it should
work differently, I'd like to hear from you.  You can contact me on
CompuServe by sending an EasyPlex message to user 73417,155.  If you
are a registered user, you can call me at the phone number found in the
documentation.  Or, you can write to me at:

                             John Intorcio
                    335 Washington Street, Suite 178
                           Woburn, MA  01801

I'm working to make PlotManager a better product and your input can
help!

See Also: ^Help on Help^ 
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*B 81,Printer Installation
Printer Installation

Choosing this selection will present you with a menu of the supported
printers and allow you to choose one to use with the program.  If your
printer isn't listed, check your manual for printers that yours can
emulate.  You may be able to find a printer driver that will work with
your printer.

See Also: ^Set Parameters^    ^Printer Aspect Ratio^
          ^Printer Port^      ^Page Orientation^

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*B 82,Error Color
Error Color

This selection determines the color to be used for error messages
displayed on the screen.

Choose a color based on the displayed options.

See Also: ^Select Colors^

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*B 83,Abandoning Plot
Abandoning Plot

PlotManager is abandoning the sending of a plot file because you hit the
escape key or because an error occurred.  Strike any key to return to the
maim menu.
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*B 84,Done Plotting
Done Plotting

PlotManager has completed sending a plot and is waiting for your signal
to continue.
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*B 85,Modify Plotter Parameters
Modify Plotter Parameters

PlotManager is about to create a zoomed plot file.  If you'd like, you
can modify the parameters regarding the current plotter emulation such as
the plotting range and rotation.

See Also: ^Plotter Range^    ^Plotter Scaling Points^

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*B 86,Overwrite Permission
Overwrite Permission

PlotManager is about to perform an operation that will create a file
with the same name as an existing file.  The data in the existing file
will be lost.  This is you chance to halt the operation and save the
data in that file.
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*B 87,Change Directory
Change Directory

You can use this selection to change the default directory where
PlotManager looks for and creates files.

See Also:  ^Main Menu^

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*B 88,Select Plot
Select Plot

Use this menu option to select the plot file to work with.

You're presented with a menu of the available plot files if there are
any in the current directory.  If there are not, you'll need to change
the default directory first.  See ^Change Directory^.

Once in the file selection menu, you can move the cursor around to
select the file that you wish to work with.  Picking on a directory
will open that directory.

See Also:   ^Using Menus^    ^Main Menu^

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*B 89,Save Settings
Save Settings

Use this choice to save the current settings as defaults.  PlotManager
will modify the program file, PLTMGR.EXE, so that the next time you
start the program, these settings will still be in effect.

All current settings are saved including the plotter emulation and the
screen colors.

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*B 90,Help on Help
Help on Help

PlotManager's help system displays context sensitive help whenever the
F1 key is struck - both in text and graphics modes.

The Esc key is used to exit the help system and return to PlotManager.

You may see "PgUp", "PgDn" or "PgUp/PgDn" in the lower right corner of
the screen.  These indicate that there is additional information
regarding the selected topic that can be accessed by pushing one of
these keys.

Some help topics are cross referenced to other topics.  You can see the
help on the other topics by using the arrow keys to move the highlighted
cursor to the selection you're interested in and pushing the return key.

See Also: ^Using Menus^   ^Main Menu^
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*B 91,Display Plot
Display Plot

Use this selection to display the currently selected plot file on the
screen.  You must have a supported graphics adapter for this option to
work correctly.

See Also:    ^Main Menu^   ^Plot Display^
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*B 92,Send Plot
Send Plot

Use this selection to send the currently selected plot to the plotter.
Plotmanager can send any plot file, even those that it does not
understand.

See Also:    ^Handshake Protocol^    ^Main Menu^
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*B 93,Translate Plot
Translate Plot

Use this selection to create a DXF file from the currently selected plot
file.  PlotManager will create a new file with the same name as the plot
file but with an extension of .DXF.

See Also:    ^Main Menu^
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*B 94,Select Plotter
Select Plotter

This item will present you with a list of the available plotter emulations
and allow you to choose one.

See Also:   ^Using Menus^    ^Plotter Selections^    ^Main Menu^
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*B 95,Toggle Rotation
Toggle Rotation

This item toggles the current setting of plotter rotation.  It's useful
when trying to display a plot on the screen that was created with the
image rotated.

See Also:    ^Plotter Rotation^    ^Main Menu^
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*B 96,Begin Continuous Ploting
Begin Continuous Ploting

Use this option to begin the special continuous plotting mode.

See Also:    ^Continuous Plotting^    ^Main Menu^
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*B 97,Quit PlotManager
Quit PlotManager

Use this selection to exit PlotManager and return to the DOS prompt.

See Also:    ^Main Menu^
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*B 98,Using Menus
Using Menus

PlotManager's menu interface may be operated either by a mouse or by the
cursor keys.

Some of the menu selections may be displayed in a different color if
they are not available based on the current status of the program.  For
example, you can't send a plot to the plotter until you select a plot so
the "Send Plot to Plotter" selection on the main menu won't be available
unless a plot has been selected.

More...
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When using the cursor keys, use the arrow keys to move to different
selections on the menu.  The Home key will bring you to the first
selection and the End key to the last.  The PgUp and PgDn keys are also
functional if a scrollable window is active.  Use the Return key to
make a selection or the Esc key to exit the menu.

When using a mouse, point to the desired selection and press the left
button to choose it.  The right button exits the menu.  If arrows appear
on the right border of the current window, these may be used to scroll
to other selections.  You can ignore the position of the bar cursor if
you choose to use a mouse.  Of course, the cursor keys are always
active.  You can only make selections on the currently active menu.

See Also:   ^Help on Help^    ^Main Menu^
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*B 100,DOS Error
DOS Error

A DOS error occurred while trying to process a file path name.  Most
likely the Current Directory has an invalid directory specification in
it or does not exist or an invalid or non-existent path was specified
for the continuous plotting mode.

A directory name may contain both a drive and a path but must be valid
by DOS standards.  Valid examples are:

                   A:
                   B:\
                   C:\PLOTS\
                   D:\PLOTS\HPGL\

See Also:    ^Reporting Problems^    ^Change Directory^    ^Main Menu^
             ^Using Menus^
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*B 101,Unselectable Color
Unselectable Color

This selection determines the color to be used for menu items that are
not selectable.

Choose a color based on the displayed options.

See Also: ^Select Colors^

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*B 102,Parallel Plot Error
Parallel Plot Error

An error occurred while trying to send a plot to the selected parallel
port.  The error may be one of three types:

Time Out:  The printer did not respond within the allotted time.  Check
           that the printer is on line.

Paper Out: The printer reported a paper out signal.  Check that there is
           paper in the printer.  This error may also occur if you
           attempt to send to a parallel port that does not exist.

I/O Error: This is a general I/O error on the parallel port.  This error
           may also occur if the printer is turned off.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^    ^Plotter Port^
          ^Handshake Protocol^
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*B 103,Change Comm
Change Communications Settings

Use this selections to change settings that effect how PlotManager 
communicates with the plotter.

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*B 104,Header File
Header File

Use this selection to specify a file to be sent to the plotter BEFORE 
the actual plot file is sent.

You might use this option to send a standard header file to the
plotter before your actual plot.  The header file might contain a 
titleblock or perhaps just plotter setup information.

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*B 105,Trailer File
Trailer File

Use this selection to specify a file to be sent to the plotter AFTER
the actual plot file is sent.

You might use a trailer file to rest your plotter after a plot is 
sent.

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*B 106,Import Polylines
Import Polylines

This selection determines how PlotManager treats wide lines in plot
files.  Wide lines are those that are drawn with a pen whose width has 
been specified as being greater than zero.

If this selection is set to "No", wide lines are written to DXF files as 
standard lines.  If this selection is set to "Yes", wide lines are 
written as polylines of appropriate widths.  The former method may be 
more approriate if the drawing will be later replotted using a similar 
plotter driver.
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*B 107,Can't Rename Plotfile
Can't Rename Plotfile

During Continuous Plotting, an error occurred when attempting to change
the file extension of a completed file to ".$$$".  Check the directory.

See Also: ^Continuous Plotting^
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*B 108,Delete Plotted Files
Delete Plotted Files

Use this selection to toggle whether PlotManager deletes file that have
been plotted during Continuous Plotting mode or simply changes their
file extension to ".$$$".

See Also: ^Continuous Plotting^
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*B 109,Shareware
This software is distributed as Shareware.  You may use this software for a
period of 30 days without further obligation.  If you decide to keep your
copy of this program and continue its use, you must register your copy! You
may do so by choosig the option to print a registration form below.  In
return, you'll receive a disk with the latest version without this initial
screen and a laser printed manual, you'll be eligable for telephone support,
and you'll be placed on the mailing list to receive information about future
updates.

This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle
works for you.  If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with
an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. 
The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP
member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.  Please
write to the ASP Ombudsman at P.O.  Box 5786, Bellevue, WA 98006 or send a
Compuserve message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.

                ^Print Registration^   ^Start PlotManager^
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*B 110,Line Mode
Line Mode

PlotManager can be used either in its full menu mode or in a Command 
Line Mode from the dos prompt.  PlotManager can be started in one of 
three modes from the command line, ^Display Mode^, ^Plot Mode^, or 
^Translate Mode^.
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*B 111,Display Mode
Display Mode

In this mode, PlotManager instantly displays the specified drawing.  
After the display is complete, PlotManager exists.  You can start 
PlotManager in this mode simply by specifying a plot file name on the 
command line.  For example:

            PLTMGR MYPLOT.PLT

Will display the file MYPLOT.PLT on the screen.

See Also: ^Line Mode^
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*B 112,Plot Mode
Plot Mode

In this command line mode, the specified plot is immediately sent to the 
plotter using the current settings.  When plot sending is completed, 
PlotManager exits.  You can start PlotManager in this mode by using the 
-P flag on the command line.  For example:

            PLTMGR -P MYPLOT.PLT

will immediately send the file MYPLOT.PLT to the plotter.

See Also: ^Line Mode^
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*B 113,Translate Mode
Translate Mode

In this command line mode, the specified plot is immediately translated
to the DXF format using the current settings.  When translation is
completed, PlotManager exits.  You can start PlotManager in this mode
by using the -D flag on the command line.  For example:

            PLTMGR -D MYPLOT.PLT

will immediately translate the file MYPLOT.PLT to DXF format.

See Also: ^Line Mode^
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*B 114,DXF Scale Factor
DXF Scale Factor

Sets scaling factor to be used when creating DXF files.  Normally, DXF 
files are written in plotter units.  By adjusting this factor, those 
units may be scaled to something more meaningful.  For example, if your 
plotter has a resolution of 0.001" and you'd like you resulting DXF 
files to be in units of inches, enter a scale factor of 0.001.

See Also: ^Create DXF File^

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*B 115,Maximum Zoom Exceeded
Maximum Zoom Exceeded

You've attempted to zoom beyond PlotManager's capabilities.  Unlike
AutoCAD and some other CAD programs, PlotManager can only deal with zooms
to a finite limit.  Zooms which attempt to enlarge the drawing more than
that cause internal overflow conditions.  In fact, you may have already
noticed some seemingly random lines on your screen that were caused by
buffer overflows that occur under specific conditions.

PlotManager will redraw the image at the previous magnification.

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 116,Label Terminator Not Found
Label Terminator Not Found

PlotManager encounterd a text label command and could not find an
appropriate terminating character before finding the end of the file or
overflowing its internal buffers.  Check the label syntax in your plot
file to see that all strings end with a proper terminator.

Remember that the default terminators are as follows:

               HPGL        DM/PL        SPGL
               ----        -----        ----
    Hex         03          5F           3B
    Dec         03          95           59
    Char     (Heart)        _            ;

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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*B 117,Printer Error
Printer Error

An error occured while PlotManager was attempting to send information
to the text printer.  PlotManager assumes the printer is connected to
device PRN:.  Try correcting the problem and give it another shot!

See Also: ^Reporting Problems^

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