Convert PLT to PDF via C#
Instantly convert PLT to PDF without needing AutoCAD® or any other rendering software.
Aspose.CAD for .NET
Overview
How to Convert PLT to PDF Using C#
In order to convert PLT to PDF, we’ll use Aspose.CAD for .NET API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for C# platform. Open NuGet package manager, search for Aspose.CAD and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Package Manager Console Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.CAD
Steps to Convert PLT to PDF via C#
.NET programmers can easily load & convert PLT files to PDF in just a few lines of code.
- Load PLT file with Image.Load method
- Set an object of CadRasterizationOptions with page height & width
- Create an instance of PdfOptions class and set its VectorRasterizationOptions property
- Call Image.Save method while passing the resultant file path & object of PdfOptions
System Requirements
Before running the .NET conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, .NET Core.
- Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Aspose.CAD for .NET DLL referenced in your project.
This sample code shows PLT to PDF C# Conversion
| // load PLT in an instance of Image via its Load method | |
| using (var image = Image.Load("template.plt")) | |
| { | |
| // create an instance of CadRasterizationOptions and set page height & width | |
| var rasterizationOptions = new ImageOptions.CadRasterizationOptions() | |
| { | |
| PageWidth = 1600, | |
| PageHeight = 1600 | |
| }; | |
| // create an instance of PdfOptions | |
| var options = new ImageOptions.PdfOptions(); | |
| // set the VectorRasterizationOptions property as CadRasterizationOptions | |
| options.VectorRasterizationOptions = rasterizationOptions; | |
| // export PLT to PDF | |
| image.Save("output.pdf", options); | |
| } |
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PLT What is PLT File Format?
The PLT file format is a vector-based plotter file introduced by Autodesk, Inc. and contains information for a certain CAD file. Plotting details require accuracy and precision in production, and usage of PLT file guarantee this as all images are printed using lines instead of dots. The format is based on the HPGL file format which is used for sending information to plotter printers. PLT files can be viewed with its original applications i.e. Autodesk’s AutoCAD, but there are other applications as well that can be used to manipulate these files such as CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. A number of applications and APIs support conversion of PLT file format to DXF, PDF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP, CGM, SVG, PS and PCL.
Read MorePDF What is PDF File Format?
Portable Document Format (PDF) is a type of document created by Adobe back in 1990s. The purpose of this file format was to introduce a standard for representation of documents and other reference material in a format that is independent of application software, hardware as well as Operating System. The PDF file format has full capability to contain information like text, images, hyperlinks, form-fields, rich media, digital signatures, attachments, metadata, Geospatial features and 3D objects in it that can become as part of source document.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert PLT into many other file formats including few listed below.