Plotting processes control the appearance of the drawing. Through the use of plotting software and pen tables, various effects can be applied to the drawing to produce the final hard copy appearance. The appearance of the CAD file on the computer screen does not necessarily reflect the appearance of the plot.
The District uses Bentley Systems IPLOT software and a 400 dot per inch laser plotter to produce all final plots. A consultant may use other plotting software and hardware, but the final plot should simulate the appearance of the District's plots.
The Consultant should review the plotting parameters, and ensure that files submitted to the District do not contain elements or reference file attachments that conflict with these parameters. If files have elements that are in conflict with the pen table parameters, then the District will not be able to correctly plot the files.
Paper / Plotting Media
Final plots submitted to the District for signature shall be plotted on vellum. The media used shall have a matte finish on both sides. In most cases the Consulting Agreement will contain specific requirements for the final plot media and size. If the consulting agreement does not contain any specific requirements, then all final drawings shall be submitted on high quality vellum, at the size of 22"x34". A sample of the vellum shall be submitted for approval prior to submitting the final plots.
File Control Cell/Data
All plots submitted to the District shall have the CAD file name printed in the lower left margin of the drawing border. This information will plot automatically if the District's pen table and IPLOT software is used to produce plots. When this software is not available, the file name information shall be placed to the left side of the "User File Information", as described in the section on the IPLOT PEN TABLE. Do not delete the user file information symbol.