how can can we have different batchplot specs for different set ups like one for pdfs and another to print to the colour plotter instead of the default sys printer?
In V8 we used to copy the same file over and over and just rename and edit it to suit so we have a std one for pdfs another one for a different pentable etc for client specific plots.
Jim,
Could you post a simple example as to how you manage to use multiple batchplot.spc's within the same workspace? I would be interested in how you accomplish the selection of the active spc file.
TIA - Roy
The batchplot specification file (.spc) can contain as many specifications or plot set ups as you want. When a "job" file is selected to plot, the ".spc" file is searched for the information for the 4 print specification to be used. Therefore one "spc" file can cover any number of workspaces as long as the desired ones are in the file. Likewise the "spc" file can be copied to a project folder and the batch plot environment variable forced to that folder. An example would be to use the "_dgndir" variable and have the spec file saved with the project files allowing any spec file to be modified specifically for that project. Also any location that you wish for a project spec file can be used if the location is stored in the project "pcf" file.