Amethyst PLT-2-DWG is a powerful Windows program that enables you to quickly and easily batch convert PLT plotter files (HPGL) to AutoCAD DWG and DXF. All versions of AutoCAD from 9 to 2011 are supported. The program is stand-alone, and AutoCAD is not required.

HPGL is Hewlett-Packard's standardized Graphics Language. It is the primary printer control language used by Hewlett-Packard plotters, and later became a standard for almost all plotters. Typical HPGL files start with a few setup commands, followed by a long string of graphics commands.

Key features:

• Batch convert PLT (HPGL) plotter files to DWG and DXF.
• Support for all versions of AutoCAD from 9 to 2011.
• Stand-alone utility - AutoCAD is NOT required.
• Supports HPGL/2 instruction set.
• Supports Polyline Encoding.
• Select drawings individually or by folder.
• “Drill down” to files in sub-folders.
• Generates log files for drawing conversion.
• Incorporates a text viewer for viewing and printing log files.
• Easy-to-use interface.
• Includes drag and drop functionality.