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HPGL / HPGL2 ADI Plotting Utility



Using AutoCAD R14 to create ADI Binary Plot files:
AutoCAD R14 no longer supports ADI Binary plot files. The present workaround for this situation is to use the PLPFILE.DLL driver file from your R13 version, or by downloading that file from the Autodesk web site: http://www.autodesk.com/support/. Once you have it, rename the R14 PLPFILE.DLL (in the R14\drv directory), and copy in the older driver file of that name. Then you will be able to configure R14 to create ADI Binary plot files for use with this plotting utility.
OS/2 Release Version Progam Abstract


      HP7580B3.EXE - Version: 1.10 - Optimized for 386 Processors
      HP7580B4.EXE - Version: 1.10 - Optimized for 486 Processors
      HP7580B5.EXE - Version: 1.10 - Optimized for 586/Pentium Processors

A OS/2 2.x - 4.x 32 bit multi-tasking command line plotting utility.

Each windowed OS/2 session of this software can plot directly from a Autocad ADI Binary Plot File to an HPGL (or HPGL2) compatible plotter or printer from a single OS/2 workstation.

It also works across a shared network COM or LPT port.

The program reports estimated time of plot file transfer/completion, and percentage of ADI file processed. The program allows for the use of masking areas in the plot file on HPGL/2 plotters by using the Transparency Mode toggle.

The program should be compatible with any HPGL or HPGL/2 plotter or printer.

Tested with Hewlett Packard 7580b, 7570A, 7575A & 7596C, Design Jet 600 & 750c plotters, and the HP Laser Jet 4V & 6P printers.

Operating systems tested: OS/2 v2.1x to 4.0, and Lan Server v4.0.

Supports Binary ADI files created by Autocad R13 and below, Com Ports 1 to 4, and Shared Network Com Ports 1 to 9; Printer Ports 1 to 3, and Shared Network Printer Ports 1 to 9.

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OS/2 Shareware Progam Abstract


      Zipped HP75S2.EXE - Version: 0.60a - Optimized for 386 Processors

A OS/2 2.x - 4.x 32 bit multi-tasking command line plotting utility.

Each windowed OS/2 session of this software can plot directly from a Autocad ADI Binary Plot File to an HPGL (or HPGL2) compatible plotter from a single OS/2 workstation.

The program reports estimated time of plot file transfer/completion, and percentage of ADI file processed.

Tested with Hewlett Packard 7580b, 7570A, 7575A & 7596C Design Jet 600 & 750c plotters.

Operating systems tested: OS/2 v2.1x to 4.0, and Lan Server v4.0.

Supports Binary ADI files created by Autocad R13 and below, Com Ports 1 to 4.

While the following features are available in the general release version, the Shareware version DOES NOT support shared network COM or LPT ports, specifically Shared Network Com Ports 5 to 9; Printer Ports 1 to 3, and Shared Network Printer Ports 1 to 9; The HPGL/2 HP Laser Jet 4V printer is also not supported. A few other program options available in the general release version are also unsupported.

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Win NT Release Version Progam Abstract


      Available Now - HPNT_ADI.EXE - Version: 1.10

A Windows NT v3.x - 4.x 32 bit multi-tasking command line plotting utility.

This program is Available, and provides the same functionality as the OS/2 Version.

Each Windows NT session of this software can plot directly from a Autocad ADI Binary Plot File to an HPGL (or HPGL2) compatible plotter or printer from a single NT workstation.

It also works across a shared network COM or LPT port.

The program reports estimated time of plot file transfer/completion, and percentage of ADI file processed. The program allows for the use of masking areas in the plot file on HPGL/2 plotters by using the Transparency Mode toggle.

The program should be compatible with any HPGL or HPGL/2 plotter or printer.

Tested with Hewlett Packard 7580b, 7570A, 7575A & 7596C, Design Jet 600 & 750c plotters, and the Laser Jet 4V & 6P printers.

Operating systems tested: Windows NT v4.0, and OS/2 Lan Server v4.0.

Supports Binary ADI files created by Autocad R13 and below, Com Ports 1 to 4, and Shared Network Com Ports 1 to 9; Printer Ports 1 to 3, and Shared Network Printer Ports 1 to 9.

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Win NT Shareware Progam Abstract


      Not Available Yet -Zipped HPNT_S2.EXE - Version: 0.60a

A Windows NT v3.x - 4.x 32 bit multi-tasking command line plotting utility.

Each Windows NT session of this software can plot directly from a Autocad ADI Binary Plot File to an HPGL (or HPGL2) compatible plotter from a single NT workstation.

The program reports estimated time of plot file transfer/completion, and percentage of ADI file processed.

Tested with Hewlett Packard 7580b, 7570A, 7575A & 7596C, Design Jet 600 & 750c plotters.

Operating systems tested: Windows NT v4.0, and OS/2 Lan Server v4.0.

Supports Binary ADI files created by Autocad R13 and below, Com Ports 1 to 4.

While the following features are available in the general release version, the Shareware version DOES NOT support shared network COM or LPT ports, specifically Shared Network Com Ports 5 to 9; Printer Ports 1 to 3, and Shared Network Printer Ports 1 to 9; The HPGL/2 HP Laser Jet 4V printer is also not supported. A few other program options available in the general release version are also unsupported.

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January 10, 1998
 
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