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      </table><br><p class="para_topic">You can use the plot layout to accumulate multiple plots into one CGM file to be plotted or saved on disk. The plot layout is a combination plot on which you can arrange display images or drawing sheets for any number of parts. </p>
      <p class="para_topic">Use the plot layout to: </p>
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            <p class="para_item">Nest: Collect multiple plots for printing on a single sheet. </p>
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            <p class="para_item">Arrange multiple drawing sheets for efficient printing on roll-feed paper. </p>
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