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	hpgl    - This directory contain some utilities for using plot
		  files in HPGL (Hewlett Packard Graphic Language)
		  format.


CONTENTS:

	README		This file.

	Makefile	Top-level makefile for HP/GL utilities.


	hpgl2dxf	Contains two Perl scripts for converting
			HP-GL plot files into AutoCAD DXF and Script
			formats.

	hpgl2ps		Contains a program which converts an HPGL 
			format file to PostScript.  This program was written 
			by Don McCormick and Marek Krawus of The University 
			of Queensland, Australia.  This software is public 
			domain, and may be distributed and/or modified freely.

	hpgl2scr	Contains program to convert HP-GL plot files
			into AutoCAD script files.

	xhpgl		This directory contain a file viewer utility for
			plot files in HPGL format.


ADDING HP/GL PLOTTER SUPPORT:

	In IRIX, it is very easy to add support for generic (HP/GL
	and others).  Simply invoke the "printers" tool and select "Add
	Printer" from the Printer menu.  Selecting the "Generic Serial
	Plotter" item, a serial port, baud rate, handshaking protocol
	and a name are all that is needed.  This plotter device now has
	built-in background plot spooling and it can be shared over the
	network with other workstations.  For more information, consult
	the files in this sites Documentation directory:

	http://reality.sgi.com/autocad/Docs/Plotters.txt


