HPGL options

Use the HPGL page of the Options dialog to specify the conversion factors to be used when exporting to HP plotter format.

1. Click File > Options > Application Options > Data Exchange > HPGL.
2. Use the following options to specify the HPGL settings:

• Start position — Enter the X and Y positions to define the start position of the tool.
• End Position — Enter the X and Y positions to define the end position of the tool.
• Delay — The delay for the tool movement.
• HPGL conversion factor — Enter a value to define the conversion factor to be applied when PowerShape units are converted to HPGL units.
• Export arcs as polylines — If selected, arcs are exported as polylines. If deselected, arcs are exported as arcs.
• Select level — Select a level from the drop-down list. All the objects that you assign to a particular level are grouped together when exported.

  You can also select a level and define its attributes:

• Pen Tool — Tool name.
• Acceleration — Speed of the tool.
• Up Speed — Up speed of the tool.
• Down Speed — Down speed of the tool.
• Passes — Enter the number of passes.
• Pen pressure (g) — Pressure for the tool.