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Converting AutoCAD to PDF

Converting drawings from AutoCAD to PDF gives you ability to present your work for customers in copy-protected mode.

Universal Document Converter is the most complete solution for the conversion of documents into Adobe PDF or graphical files. The underlying basis of Universal Document Converter is the technology of virtual printing. As a result, exporting drawings from AutoCAD to PDF format is not any more complicated than printing on a desktop printer.

How to Convert AutoCAD to PDF

  1. Download and install Universal Document Converter software onto your computer.

  2. Open the drawing in AutoCAD and press File->Plot... in application main menu.

    Open the drawing in AutoCAD and press "File->Plot..." in application main menu.

  3. Select Universal Document Converter from the plotters list and press Properties button.

    Select "Universal Document Converter" from the printers list and press "Properties" button.

  4. Select Custom Properties in Device and Document Settings Tab and press Custom Properties button in Access Custom Dialog area.

    Select "Custom Properties" in "Device and Document Settings" Tab and press "Custom Properties" button in "Access Custom Dialog" area.

  5. On the settings panel, click Load Properties.

    On the settings panel, click Load Properties

  6. Use the Open dialog to select "Drawing to PDF.xml" and click Open.

    Use the Open dialog to select "Drawing to PDF.xml" and click Open

  7. Press OK in AutoCAD Plot dialog to start converting. When the PDF file is ready, it will be saved to the My Documents\UDC Output Files folder by default.

    Converting in progress

  8. Converted drawing will then be opened in Adobe Acrobat or another viewer associated with PDF files on your computer.

    Converted document in Adobe Acrobat

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: I need to convert 100 drawings from AutoCAD to PDF. How can I automate this task?
A1: PrintConductor software can print AutoCAD drawings in batch mode. If you select Universal Document Converter from the printers list, PrintConductor will use it for converting drawings from AutoCAD to PDF instead of printing them on plotter or desktop printer.

Q2: How can I convert to PDF not a whole drawing, but only a part?
A2: Please open your drawing in AutoCAD and press File->Plot... in the application main menu. Go to the Plot area group box and select Window in the What to plot drop-down menu. Select the area you want to convert and print it to PDF using Universal Document Converter.

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