PLT Export for Rhino is a HPGL Plot (.plt) file export plug-in for Rhinoceros. This plug-in gives Rhino the ability to export curves to a HPGL plot file.

PLT Export for Rhino reads curve data from a Rhino model and converts it into corresponding pen movements in a HPGL Plot file. PLT Export for Rhino supports the following HP plotters:

Hewlett-Packard 7475A
Hewlett-Packard 7550A
Hewlett-Packard 7580B
Hewlett-Packard 7585B
Hewlett-Packard 7586B
Hewlett-Packard Draftmaster 1 (7595A)
Hewlett-Packard Draftmaster 2 (7596A)
Hewlett-Packard Draftpro (7570A)
Hewlett-Packard Draftpro-DXL (7575A)
Hewlett-Packard Draftpro-EXL (7576A)

PLT Export for Rhino is designed to be extremely user friendly and easy to understand. It adds new commands to Rhino and also a new submenu called "PLTExport" which houses these commands.

System Requirements

Below is the hardware, software and operating system requirements for Rhino plug-ins running on the Microsoft Windows platform. 

• Rhinoceros (32 Bit and 64 Bit): 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0
  
  
• Operating System (32 Bit and 64 Bit): Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista
  
  
• RAM: 1 GB (Recommended 2 GB)

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of PLT Export for Rhino by clicking on the "Download Now" button below. To start using the software, you need a license key. A license key can be of two types: Trial or Permanent. A trial key is issued to you instantly and completely free of cost so that you may try the software before you purchase a license. A permanent key is issued after you have purchased a license. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find PLT Export for Rhino extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy Now" button to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter your Host ID that appears in the "SYCODE License Server" dialog box. We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

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Since PLT Export for Rhino is a plug-in, PLT Export for Rhino is very easy to use. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into the Rhino environment. If automatic loading fails there are manual loading instructions in the ReadMe file. Once loaded it adds new commands to Rhino's existing commands and a new submenu called "PLTExport" to the Rhino menu containing these newly added commands. Truly software made simple!

The 'PLTExport' submenu consists of the following commands:

• PLTExport - Exports a PLT file
• PLTExportHelp - Displays the PLT Export for Rhino help file
• PLTExportRegister - Register your copy of PLT Export for Rhino
• PLTExportAbout - Displays the PLT Export for Rhino about box

The PLTExport submenu

PLT Export for Rhino comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.
  
Online Help

The PLT File Format

HPGL is the Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language designed for specifying 2D graphical information for the HP range of plotters. It was not intended as an interchange format but some software suppliers use it as such. HPGL is a command set embedded in the ROM of pen plotters to help reduce the work required by applications programmers to create plotted output. HPGL uses two-letter mnemonics as instructions for drawing lines, circles, text, and simple symbols. HPGL is the primary printer control language used by Hewlett-Packard plotters. It later became a standard for almost all plotters.

Customization

If you want PLT Export for Rhino to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the software to suit your needs.