Strater can import Golden Software PlotCall .PLT files.
PlotCall files .PLT contain line graphics designed to be output on pen plotters. The curve, point and text objects of a PlotCall file are imported into Strater with the File | Import command. There is no capability to export PlotCall files.
In the PlotCall file, each pen used is assigned a number. There can be up to 16 pens used in a PlotCall file.
PlotCall files can be either ASCII files (i.e., they can be edited with a text editor or word processor) or binary files (can't be edited) containing commands. Each command occupies one record and begins with a two-letter operation code (op-code) to determine its function. The currently supported op-codes are:
|
Op-code |
Function |
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MA |
Move Absolute |
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PA |
Plot Absolute |
|
TR |
Translate |
|
SC |
Scale |
|
PS |
Plot String |
|
SS |
Set Symbol Set |
|
RO |
Rotate |
|
PI |
Pivot |
|
SP |
Select Pen |
The general format of most commands is "op-code X,Y" where X and Y are coordinate values measured in inches. See Golden Software's PlotCall manual for a detailed description of each command. PlotCall files are usually produced by Golden Software's DOS applications, or by special user-written programs on PCs or mainframes.
No import options dialog is displayed.
Strater does not export .PLT files.
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