CTB File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format CTB (AutoCAD Color-Based Plot Style File)
Full Name AutoCAD Color-Based Plot Style File
Developer Autodesk, Inc.
File Extension .ctb
File Type Settings/Configuration File
Primary Association AutoCAD Software
Function Defines how colors are translated to weights, styles, and shades in printouts
Content Type Text and binary data
Editable Yes, with supporting software
Open Standard No
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Used By AutoCAD and other CAD software for printing designs
Contains Plot styles for colors 1-255, endcap styles, join styles, etc.
Advantages Standardizes print output for consistency across different printers and plotters
Compatibility Primarily with AutoCAD versions
File Creation Through AutoCAD's Plot Style Manager or manually by user
Customizable Yes, to fit specific printing needs
Alternative STB (Styled-Based Plot Style File)
Binary or Text Combination, primarily binary
Encryption No native encryption
Relevance Widely used in engineering, architecture, and design industries.