Initializes environment for plotting.
int
map_pltinit();
Returns RTNORM always.
This function must be called before any other plotting functions. The map_pltinit function modifies the following settings and checks that the plot set description file exists:
| AutoCAD Variable | Setting |
|---|---|
| CMDECHO | 0 |
| expert | 1 |
| Data Extension Preference | Setting |
|---|---|
| DontAddObjectsToSaveSet | T |
| ActivateDwgsOnAttach | T |
| MkSelSetWithQryObj | T |
To restore these settings to their original values, use map_pltcleanup. Before you can use other plot functions, you must call map_pltinit again.