HPGL/2 Files

The HPGL/2 format is a subset of the HPGL22 printer/plotter language and can be exported from a Layout.

Exporting HPGL/2 Graphics Files

The procedure for exporting each format is generally the same, however the available options differ. For a step-by-step tutorial on exporting a layout file, refer to Exporting a Layout. For specific export options related to exporting HPGL/2 Files, refer to Export HPGL/2 Options.

Export HPGL/2 Options

The Export HPGL/2 Options dialog box enables you to set Units, Precision, Scale, Attributes, Etch Factor and Miter Angle as well as access the Layer Editor and specify layer options.

Units

These are the units with which the HPGL/2 file will be exported. You may select from the following options: same, mil, inch, um, mm, cm. The default is same. When same is selected, the design is written in the same units that are stored in the design file. For more information on choosing layout units, refer to Setting Layout Options > Preferences for Layout > Setting Units/Scale Factors in Customization and Configuration.

Precision

This value should be the same as the precision with which the drawing file was created. A warning is generated if the precision is less than the drawing file precision. Possible values are −2 and −3. The default is −3.

Define Layers

The Define Layers button invokes the Layer Editor. For Layer Editor options, see Defining Layers.