ACAD 2002 (maybe Higher) Tip: Don't want STB or Don't want CTB

by architech Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:09 pm

PROBLEM:

Only "CTB" files are listed in the "drop-down" list. "STB" should be listed instead.
Or Vise-versa

SOLUTION:

"Method #1"
Type CONVERTPSTYLES
(Migration assistance tools must be installed)
(Follow the prompts)

"Method #2"
1- From the Tools menu, choose Options.
2- In the Options dialog box, select the Plotting tab.
3- Under "Default plot style behavior for new drawings," change the settings from "Use color dependent plot styles" to "Use named plot styles " (Or vise-versa) and choose OK.
4- Start a new drawing.
5- Insert the drawing that is in CTB mode into the new drawing, which will have the option setting of STB.