How to Remove Plot Stamp in AutoCAD 2020?

Removing the Plot Stamp in AutoCAD 2025

The plot stamp in AutoCAD can often appear as an unwanted watermark, especially in files generated through educational licenses. If you wish to remove this plot stamp from your drawings in AutoCAD 2025, follow the step-by-step guide below to ensure a clean output.

Accessing Plot Stamp Settings

Begin by accessing the Plot and Publish settings. To do this:

1. Open AutoCAD 2025 on your machine.
2. Type OPTIONS into the command line and press Enter.
3. In the Options dialog, navigate to the Plot and Publish tab.
4. Find and click on the Plot Stamp Settings button.

Modifying Plot Stamp Options

Within the Plot Stamp Settings, you’ll find various options that control how plot stamps are handled:

1. Click on the Advanced button to reveal more settings.
2. Under the Advanced settings, look for the option labeled Include Plot Stamp.
3. Uncheck this box to prevent plot stamps from appearing in your drawings.
4. Once completed, click OK to save the changes and close the dialog.

Testing the Changes

To ensure that the plot stamp has been successfully removed:

1. Open a drawing or create a new one.
2. Attempt to plot or print the drawing by using the PLOT command.
3. Preview the plot; if executed correctly, no plot stamp should appear in the output.

Additional Tips

If you continue to see a plot stamp, double-check:

• Verify that you are not using a previously saved layout template that may contain the stamp settings.
• Consider checking your plot style settings in case they enforce the appearance of plot stamps.

Removing Academic Stamps from Drawings

If you notice that an academic stamp is embedded in the DWG files, the removal process involves uninstalling the software:

1. Complete the uninstallation process for AutoCAD and any related Autodesk products.
2. Navigate to the following directory: C:/Program Data, and delete the FlexNet folder.
3. Reinstall your commercial version of AutoCAD to eliminate any lingering academic restrictions.

FAQs

• Can I remove the plot stamp after I’ve saved the drawing? Once the plot stamp is saved in the drawing, you may need to adjust your settings and resave or regenerate the file to remove it entirely.
• What if the plot stamp settings are grayed out? If the settings are inaccessible, ensure you have sufficient permissions in the software, or check if the file is set to a read-only status.
• Can I customize the plot stamp instead of removing it? Yes, you can customize the content of the plot stamp through the Plot Stamp Settings menu if you prefer to modify it rather than eliminate it.