How to Delete Educational Plot Stamp in AutoCAD?

Understanding Educational and Plot Stamps in AutoCAD

Educational stamps in AutoCAD indicate that the software is a student or trial version. If you’re seeking to remove this stamp, whether due to switching to a full version or for aesthetic purposes in your designs, the following steps will guide you through the process.

Steps to Delete Educational Plot Stamp

1. Open the Design File
   Begin by launching AutoCAD and opening the drawing file that contains the educational stamp that you wish to remove.

2. Initiate the DXFOUT Command
   At the command line, type _DXFOUT and press Enter. This command is used to export the drawing into a drawing interchange format (DXF).

3. Save the File
   You will be prompted to name your DXF file. Choose a name that will allow you to easily identify it later, and choose a location to save the file. Once done, click “Save” to complete this step.

4. Close the Current File
   After saving the DXF file, close AutoCAD or the current drawing.

5. Open a New Drawing File
   Launch a new, blank drawing in AutoCAD.

6. Use the DXFIN Command
   In the new file, input the command _DXFIN at the command line and press Enter. This command allows you to import the previously saved DXF file.

7. Select Your DXF File
   Navigate to the location where you saved the DXF file, select it, and then click “Open” to bring the content into your new drawing.

8. Save Without the Educational Stamp
   Once the DXF file is imported successfully, save this new file with a different name or in a desired location using the “Save As” option. This will now be your file without the educational stamp.

Managing Plot Stamps in AutoCAD

Plot stamps are typically used to include information with your printed drawings. If you wish to manage how plot stamps appear or to disable them, follow these steps:

Turning Off Plot Stamp

1. Access Options Menu
   Open AutoCAD, and type OPTIONS in the command line. Alternatively, you can click the Options button located at the bottom of the application menu.

2. Navigate to Plot and Publish Tab
   Once the Options dialog appears, click on the “Plot and Publish” tab.

3. Adjust Plot Stamp Settings
   Click on the “Plot Stamp Settings” button followed by the “Advanced” button.

4. Disable Log File Creation
   Uncheck the option that states “Create a log file.” Click OK to apply the changes and exit out of the options.

Adding a Plot Stamp in AutoCAD

If you need to include a plot stamp on your drawings, here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Sheet Set Manager
   Go to the View tab, select the Palettes panel, and choose the Sheet Set Manager.

2. Initiate the Publish Command
   In the top menu of the Sheet Set Manager, locate and click the “Publish” button.

3. Include the Plot Stamp
   Make sure to check the box that says “Include Plot Stamp.” This will ensure that a stamp with relevant information appears on all printed sheets.

FAQ

1. Can I completely remove all traces of educational stamps?
Yes, by using the DXFOUT and DXFIN commands, you can create a new file from your existing drawing that does not contain the educational stamp.

2. Can I customize the plot stamp information?
Absolutely. You can adjust the settings in the Plot Stamp Settings dialog to include or remove specific fields as per your needs.

3. What if my educational stamp is not disappearing?
If the educational stamp persists after following these steps, ensure you are using the latest version of AutoCAD and that you have saved the new file correctly.