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To Create a Plotter Configuration File for DWFx File Output

  1. Click Application menu Print Manage Plotters. Find
  2. In the Autodesk Plotter Manager, double-click the Add-a-Plotter Wizard shortcut icon.
  3. In the Add-a-Plotter wizard, click Next.
  4. On the Add Plotter - Begin page, click My Computer. Click Next.
  5. On the Add Plotter - Plotter Model page, select the following values, and click Next:

    Manufacturers: Autodesk ePlot (DWFx)

    Models: DWFx ePlot (XPS Compatible)

    The list includes all installed plotters.

  6. On the Import PCP or PC2 page, click Next.
    Note: PCP and PC2 import is no longer supported.
  7. On the Add Plotter - Ports page, select the port to use when plotting. Click Next.

    By default, the Plot to File option is selected.

  8. On the Add Plotter - Plotter Name page, enter a name to identify the currently configured plotter. Click Next.
  9. On the Add Plotter - Finish page, click the Edit Plotter Configuration button to change the default settings for the plotter.

    For more information on the graphics and custom properties of the DWFx driver (Device and Document Settings tab), see About DWFx Driver Properties.

  10. After you finish configuring the plotter, click Finish.
  11. On the Finish page, click Finish.

    A new plotter configuration file (PC3) is created.

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