PLT Import for Alibre Design is a HPGL Plot (.plt) file import add-on for Alibre Design®. This add-on gives Alibre Design the ability to import plotter pen movement data from HPGL plot PLT files.

PLT Import for Alibre Design reads pen movement data stored PLT files and imports it into Alibre Design. A HPGL PLT file is comprised of a set of instructions related to pen movements of HPGL plotters. PLT Import for Alibre Design reads these pen movement instructions and creates curve objects in a new Alibre Design drawing.

PLT Import for Alibre Design is very easy to use. Its adds new commands to Alibre Design. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into Alibre Design and adds a new submenu called "PLTImport" to the Alibre Design menu containing these new commands.

• Alibre Design (32 Bit): Professional & Expert 10 to 12
  
  
• Alibre Design (32 & 64 Bit): Professional & Expert 2011 to 2013
  
  
• Operating System (32 Bit only): Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista and Windows 7
  
  
  • RAM: 1 GB (Recommended 2 GB)
    
    
    
Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of PLT Import for Alibre Design 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 on the purchase of '7 day license' so that you may try the software before you purchase a permanent key. A permanent key is issued after you have purchased a license. We are confident that during the trial period (7 days with unlimited runs) you will find PLT Import for Alibre Design extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy with/without Subscription" button to place your order. Upon verifying the order you will recieve an e-mail with instructions on how to obtain your permanent key. 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.



		1.24 MB
		$4.99
		$179
		$149


IMPORTANT! Purchasing a Subscription is highly recommended since it the most cost effective way of keeping your software up to date. Moreover, Subscription entitles you to get a second free perpetual license for your laptop, among many other benefits. For details please read the SYCODE License and Subscription Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).Our licenses are single computer licenses and are locked to each computer they are installed on. Basically, the license key is specific to the computer's Host ID (the MAC address of the computer), and will not work on another computer. The installer picks up the physical MAC address of the network card connected to the computer which is basically “Ethernet adapter Network Connect Adapter”. So unless you change your network card, the key will always work even if you reinstall your operating system. If your internal network is periodically assigning a different Host ID to your computer, then please find a solution for this with your IT department. Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. The price mentioned above is for a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & UsageSince PLT Import for Alibre Design is an add-on for Alibre Design, it must be loaded into the Alibre Design environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the PLT Import for Alibre Design ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the add-on file into Alibre Design, Simply click on the menu items in the "PLTImport" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The 'PLTImport' submenu consists of the following commands:

• Import - Import a PLT file
  
  
• Help - Display the PLT Import for Alibre Design help file
  
  
• Register - Register your copy of PLT Import for Alibre Design
  
  
• About - Display the PLT Import for Alibre Design About box

The PLTImport submenu

PLT Import for Alibre Design comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a  tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also a PDF version of the help file which you can download by clicking the link below.

Download Product Documentation (PDF)

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 Import for Alibre Design to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the add-on to suit your needs.