Expert: Bob - 1/2/2008

Question
I have recentl loaded 2004 autocad on my new hp with vista premium.  but I am unable, under plot styles to plot to adobe pdf....are they calling it something else or is it not loaded....I 've have the 8.0 or 8.10 load along with the whole phote shop suite?
It does not show up on my 2000 autocad iether

Answer
Sorry for delay over holidays.

First, you are lucky that 2004 works on Vista. I am a little surprised.
Second. You dont mean plot styles, you mean plotters. I think that pdf plotting came standard with AutoCAD starting with 2007 or 2008. You need to add the Adobe as a  plotter within AutoCAD.
Third (you didnt ask) -- if you are using the program for work, and using it as ADT, not just as AutoCAD, 2008 is twice or three times as good, and less than half the trouble, thus much quicker. Remember, 2004 was only the 2nd release that was truly useable. (it's not like AutoCAD, where it has been good for 15+ years, so 4 releases make a good, but not essential, difference.)  
If you really use the ADT features and are someone who is busy with lots of work, you could probably increase your job load significantly with the same or fewer hours, by upgrading.

Good luck

BOB