Documentation for using Autospool with
Oce VDF ADI for AutoCAD Windows, version 1.0
Feb, 1994
This driver can be used along with the Autospool facility.
The best way to implement autospooling is to set up the output port with
a batch file to run before starting Windows or to insert the same commands
iinto your AUTOEXEC.BAT.
In the example shown below, we use the serial port COM2, set the
Note: This example uses the MODE command to set the baud to 9600. Some
systems will allow baud rates up to 19200. You will have to experiment to
see if your system permits this higher rate. If so, remember to set the
corresponding rate on the plotter control panel.
The following is an example of a batch file, ASPOOL.BAT, which prepares
the system for autospooling. The comments to the right of the # signs are
not part of the file, but only for explanation.
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MODE COM2:9600,N,7,1 # configure the com port connected to the plotter.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Within AutoCAD:
- in Configuration, task 7, "Configure Operating Parameters"
* in subtask 3, specify "autospool" as the default plot file name
* in subtask 4, specify the spooling directory, e.g., "E:\ACAD12\SPOOL\".
The directory may vary, depending on the user's disk
structure and preferences.
- in Preferences, in the "Environment" screen, set the "Plotting" field to
COPY %s COM2 to direct the plot to COM2 (this can be either session
specific or saved in ACAD.INI)
- During plotter configuration, specify "Plot to file". This may also be
done during pre-plot configuration.
NOTE! The protocol item on the plotter front panel must be set to CTS2
(HARDWARE on some models) when using autospool from DOS.
Refer to your AutoCAD documentation for more information on Autospooling.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.