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Recalibrate Allen Datagraph Plotter

If the Allen Datagraph Plotter is not printing accurately, you can recalibrate it using the i_TECH Remote Panel. Open the i-TECH Remote Panel By clicking on Start / Programs / Allen Datagraph and make sure the plotter is turned on with material in it. Click on Diagnostics / Calibrate Square Plot Type in 30 for [...]

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CAD Color Error

While opening .dxf files in CAD software, if you get an error similar to the following check the color name mentioned in the error. Customization file loaded successfully. Customization Group: ACADLT Customization file loaded successfully. Customization Group: AUTODESKSEEK Improper table entry name ORCHID_FAUCET_HOLE_15″ on line 178. Invalid or incomplete DXF input — drawing discarded. Regenerating [...]

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AllenCAD Fonts Not Appearing

If you have entered fonts onto your drawing but when you open them in AllenCAD they are missing, this is because rarely a zero length font file gets created. This causes fonts to appear to be infintecimally small. To correct this issue, follow the steps below. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Allen Datagraph\AllenCAD Search for *.shx in [...]

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • I received an error while running Windows Vista/7

    • If you have problems running the LT-55 XL Software on Windows Vista or Windows 7 where it will not load. you need to disable the UAC (User Access Control). To do so:

      Windows Vista Instructions:

      1. Click on Start (Windows Logo).
      2. Click on Control Panel.
      3. Click on View in Classic View.
      4. Click User Accounts.
      5. Click on Turn User Account Control ON/OFF.
      6. Uncheck the check box.
      7. Click OK.
      8. Click Restart Now.
      9. After the computer restarts the software should run normally.

      Windows 7 Instructions:

      1. Click on Start (Windows Logo).
      2. Click on Control Panel.
      3. Search for “UAC” in the search bar at the top right corner of the Control Panel window.
      4. You will be given the result of User Account Control (UAC) Settings
      5. Drag the slider down to the bottom (Never Notify)
      6. Click OK.
      7. Click Restart Now.
      8. After the computer restarts the software should run normally.