Can we have searchable text in PDFs?
In the current WorkSpace the PDF plot configurations don't have Searchable Text enabled. This is a frequent request as it aids in review of plans and enabling the feature seems to have a negligible impact on file size.
Future of the Printing and Plotting Community
Just a note to advise that the Printing and Plotting Community has now been archived.
Any future questions regarding Printing and Plotting should be directed to the specific software community from where the issue originates.
All of the Printing and…
It needs to be possible to print a nested raster image with transparency without "RASTERIZING" the PDF. This takes away all of the selectable/searchable text in the PDF
It needs to be possible to print a nested raster image with transparency without "RASTERIZING" the PDF. This takes away all of the selectable/searchable text in the PDF. I have to print these utility plans at 11x17 with nested georeferenced TIF files…
HP Pagewide XL PRO 5200 MFP - Issues/concerns with Iplot setup and integration
Our company is interested in leasing the HP Pagewide XL PRO 5200 MF Printer. Has anyone experienced issue with the integration of this printer with Interplot ?
When using the driver for the XL5200 supplied with the mid volume driver pack, are there…
OpenRoads (+ProjectWise) Text Substitution
Hi,
I am using OpenRoads Designer CONNECT (2020 Release 3) alongside with ProjectWise. I am trying to automatically populate multiple fields from a border reference file. This border is referenced into each sheet, where the fields will have different…
Printing with pen table
Ok, my brain has officially checked out today...
Is there any reason that 2 .dgns would print differently given the following criteria...
Using v8i ss4
Both v8 dgns
Using print dialog (ctrl+p)
same pen table
same view attributes
same color…
How to set Plot output path
Product(s):
ProStructures
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition (10.XX.00.XX)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
General
Subarea:
Printing/Plotting
Original Author:
Alistair Lobo
Problem
How can you set the output path for…
Views and Plotting
Here are some tips and tricks to help ensure the highest quality views and plots from SACS.
Views
Views can be selected, created and modified with the Display > Views windows.
Click the Add View button - to create a new view. This view must be…
How to force images to plot behind graphics rather than on top?
Hi,
Is there a setting or option available in InterPlot (ICS) to force images to be plotted behind the graphical elements rather than on top of them?
A configuration variable? A toggle within InterPlot? A design script command? Anything...?
I'd…
Direct Print output differs from pdf printed from same printer.
I have set up my plot drivers so that A3 pdf and A3 plotter are identical, lineweights/line styles etc etc. Likewise with A1pdf and A1 plotter drivers, identical.
When I print the A3 pdf from the same A3 plotter, the output is different, in that the…
ProjectWise - Replacing Old PDFs When Printing
Greetings,
My organization typically sets up our deliverables (our sheets) such that they are named based on the file that created them. Thus, in a Sheets directory, one might see: file1.dgn file1.pdf file2.dgn file2.pdf and so on.
I'm wondering what…
PlotBorder_dp Warning in Print Organizer
I have been receiving this warning from Print Organizer for quite some time. The warning message is " 'Plotborder_dp' is not a valid level for file '...' and occurs with each file added to the print set. I have to hit ok in order for the program to add…
Re: EDI created Pdf doesn't plot grayscale?
You need to read this before following the steps below:
http://communities.bentley.com/communities/user_communities/fdot_cadd_support/w/wiki/grayscale-adjustment.aspx
If you still want to use the FDOT_GrayExisting.tbl do the following:
1. You…
Re: Color_FDOTPDF.pltcfg Plot Configuration
Hi Pat,
You can customize a Pen Table and add an entry that will accomplish this.
From the Print dialog attach the FDOT pen table and the select Save As to save it as a new name in you project directory.
Add a new section ( Edit > Add…
Re: How to create a new pen table based on a FDOT supplied pen table?
When editing a pen table, the logical names of references can be identified using “Regular Expressions” . Regular Expressions do not work exactly like wildcards (*) in Windows. In Regular Expressions the period is the wildcard and the asterisk tells it…
Re: FDOTPDF.pltcfg
Edit the printer driver configuration file and add the new sheets on the "Paper Sizes" tab.
After Printing Key Sheets With Filled Maps
We received an email from a designer that succesfully accomplished the steps in the following link, but was not pleased with the results as the steps takes the fill out of the color map, even when grayscale is selected, and location arrows:
http:/…
Re: PW DCS and AECOsim Dynamic Views
Will using AECOsim as your graphic engine effect the quality of PDF renditions of drawing created with other Bentley products like InRoads and OpenPlant?
IPlot Custom Line Styles changing
When using I-Plot, some of my line styles are changing to different custom line styles and even changing from custom to line style 0. I also experience changes in my line weights. Everything is fine in the file and I even checked override settings. These…
InterPlot/IPLOT Scratch Drive
I need to configure InterPlot to write temporary files to the users Temp folder but I dont know which config variable to use?
Currently InterPlot is writing to the DGN source folder which I don't want it to do.
Need some help, Thankyou.
Need Help with ProjectWise InterPlot Organizer Tutorial Please.
I must be missing something.
While using the tutorial below everthing works except when you preview the drawings the Sheet S# of T# do not get filled in.
ProjectWise InterPlot Organizer Tutorial Extracting Variables
The Design Script on the previous…
InterPlot vs Direct Print
I have been trying to find anything that would help support me in talking to my company about InterPlot. They have been using InterPlot for many years and are now asking me why they should keep it and not just use the built in Print commands. Does anyone…
Incomplete CAL file creation in MDL
Hi,
I've an MDL application used to create .CAL file from the fenced area of the
.DGN file. I also insert the title text information of the .DGN file into the
.CAL file.
I've the following flow in the application.
//
Load CALS driver
mdlInput_sendKeyin…
Using Fit To Page Printing In The Standalone Platform
Product(s):
WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, HAMMER, PondPack, CivilStorm, SewerGEMS, StormCAD, SewerCAD
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition, V8i
Area:
Output and Reporting
Overview
This Tech-note explains how to adjust your layout in order…