Plotting in Half Tone

[shannon caruso]

I need to plot the base building of my drawing lighter than the electrical symbols I am placing. Does anyone know a quick way to convert the base building into a half tone for printing?

Thanks for your time!

[tzframpton]

You've got to adjust the Plot Style. Whatever color they are, go to that color and turn Dither On, and adjust the Screening % number until it looks how you want.

[SuperCAD]

Or you could use layer overrides if you're using viewports in paperspace.

[tkelly]

I need to plot the base building of my drawing lighter than the electrical symbols I am placing. Does anyone know a quick way to convert the base building into a half tone for printing?

Thanks for your time!

Both replies are helpful. If you need the detail instructions on how to manage the things then follow the steps below:

CtrlP > goto plot style table > Select the desired ctb > Click on the edit button beside it > goto Form View Tab > Select the color in which your base building is (If that is not a unique color and used at other places too.. you will have to give it a unique color > Change Screening to 50 for that color > Save and Plot.

 

This must help you which I hope is a permanent easy way to plot.

 

Good luck.

[shannon caruso]

Thanks for all the helpful tips, these all worked perfectly!!