Help

How to: Resolve missing plotstyles or incorrect print style paths in AutoCAD and CAD-platform

Modified: 28 Sep 2026 Stabicad
Not version-specific
Stabicad

Understanding the Plot Style Location

If plot styles (.ctb or .stb files) do not appear in your print/plot dialog, the CAD environment cannot locate the folder where your company's plot styles are stored. Depending on your CAD engine, follow the appropriate steps below to verify or update the path.

For CAD-platform (TrimbleCAD / IntelliCAD)

By default, the CAD-platform stores its print style files in a version-specific folder inside your local Windows Documents directory (e.g., C:\Users\<username>\Documents\CAD Platform <version>\...).

  1. Type the command OPTIONS on the command line and press Enter.
  2. In the Options window, click the Files tab.
  3. Expand the Print Paths item in the list.
  4. Click open Print Style locations.
  5. Verify whether the path points to the correct version folder under your Documents directory or your company's central plotstyle network folder. Update the path if necessary.
  6. Click Apply and then OK to save the changes.

For AutoCAD

  1. Type the command OPTIONS on the command line and press Enter.
  2. Click the Files tab.
  3. Expand the Printer Support File Path item.
  4. Click open Plot Style Table Search Path.
  5. Check or update the path to point to the directory containing your valid .ctb / .stb files.
  6. Click Apply and then OK to save the changes.
Submit