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This program converts a calcomp plot file to a binary dxf format which only
Autocad can read but can read 5-10 times faster than ascii DXF.
It has been tested with all the calcomp drivers for Autocad 10,11,12
Please note that for ACAD 12, you should use the Calcomp driver V2.9 as
the previous versions have bugs with the DrawingMaster for which my program
cannot compensate. There should be NO problem using this software with V2.9
It has also been tested with Microstation and has a bug fixed for Cadkey.
This is a demo version which places all entities on layer 7 in color 7.
The full version places all entities drawn with pen #1 on layer 1 in color 1,
all entities drawn with pen #2 on layer 2 in color 2 and so on. This will make
it much easier to edit or modify the drawing as well as allowing you to set
individual pen thicknesses for differant colors. If you find this program
usefull or if you want the full version please send me a check for $25.00.
This will encourage me to add a file_open_dialog_box to the program, fix
future bugs and finish the Windows version.
Make check payable to
FRANK DROOG
2130 WESTBURY RD. APT. #C
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA
K2C-1G8
Also available 1: Cal2dxf.exe which converts calcomp plot files to ascii
dxf which any cad package should be able to read.
2: Calview.exe which allows you to view a calcomp plot file
on any VGA screen.
3: Calstats.exe which reads a calcomp plot file and informs
you 1: how many sync codes 2: value of sync code 3: bias value 4: the physical
size of the plot file in inches and mm. at all the common DPIs 5: which pens
are used in the plot file.
Each program is $25.00 or get all 4 for $50.00
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syntax -> cal2dxfb <filename.ext> <dpi> <i/m>
creates a file called <filename.dxf>
1: You must supply the filename + extension.
2: You should supply the DPI the plot file was intended for for a correct
translation or 200 DPI will be assumed.
3: You can specify if the plot file was metric or imperial and this will
then be reflected in the DXF file. If you dont specify then imperial
will be assumed.
NOTE
This program translates most all calcomp commands that I could find.
There are a few command I had no idea how to translate or which I could
not generate examples of to test. However It has NEVER failed to translate
an Autocad generated calcomp file. I cant answer for other cad packages.