Recommended Plotter Specifications
Plot 2D patterns to manufacture real garments.
Plot Patterns
1. Click Main Menu ▶ File ▶ Plotter.
→ The mode is switched to the Print Layout Mode to arrange Patterns based on the paper size.
2. Set the options in the Plotter window.
| Option | Description |
| Cut on Outline | Patterns are cut based on the outlines or seam allowances. Notches are cut when they exist on Patterns. |
| Line Options | Select the line and style to be plotted with the pattern. |
| Add'l Information | Select the information to be plotted with the pattern. |
- The preview window is supported and shows the final plot result.
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The Shrink to Fit and Actual Size options are removed in Add'l Information starting from version 2026.1.
✨Tip:
- Enable Auto-Arrange Label to automatically arrange annotations and pattern information labels to ensure they stay entirely within the pattern boundaries by
- Use the Edit Annotation tool to customize text or formatting.
3. Click Plot to send the patterns to the plotter.
📝Note: In Other settings, select the plotter or network plotter to integrate with CLO
4. Click Save, or go to File ▶ Export ▶ Plotter (PLT) in the top menu to export the patterns as a .plt file.
Recommended Plotter Specifications
- Recommended Model: Model: Graphtec CE-6000AP
- OS: Windows Only
- Port: RS-232C
- Language: HP-GL
📝Note: If you do not have access to a plotter and are looking for a way to print with a standard-sized printer, please find this tutorial on the CLO YouTube channel:
Comments
Hi,
I am trying the beta version and can't plot. Driver are not recognize by clo. it works with other applications like photoshop or A-Illustrator.
hi,
i have 2 questions for plotting.
-how can i get it to print the size that it is plotting on each piece?
-how can i plot all sizes at one time un-nested
Hi,
Could the same or similar process be used for direct to fabric digital printing of exported patterns with embedded/saved images ?
hello,
how do i un-nest my graded pattern to make a marker like layout?
CUAL ES EL MENÚ QUE DEBO ELEGIR PARA TRAZAR SOBRE EL AVATAR LA PRENDA?
how to setup connection between plotter and the clo software?
plotter is connected but it's not visible in clo settings also when I command to plot pattern there's only send to one note option indicated in plotter box
Hi,
-for Main Menu ▶ File ▶ Plotter: I can't find the option "Plotter" in "File"
-I only found: Main Menu ▶ File ▶ Export ▶ Plotter (PLT)
-therefore, I can't find the option of "Cut on Outline" to export for Cutter Plotter.
Please advise ASAP!!! Thank you