How do you convert auto cad file to Pdf file?

Answer 1

If you want to use Adobe to do it, you will need to at least have the rendering engine installed as a printer. Select it as you would your plotter and plot to it. You might want to search for free, open source pdf creators. There are plenty to pick from and you generally get what you pay for.

Answer 2

Portable Document Format, more commonly known as PDF is a file format with 2D illustrations. These illustrations are usually in the form of images, 2D vector graphics, or texts. PDF was developed and introduced in the computer world by Adobe Systems. The images, drawings, vector objects, and texts on a PDF file may be imported into a DWG file or AUTOCAD file. Converting PDF files into DWG files allows users to edit and remove lines or arcs from the vector objects from the original PDF file. The user has to use AutoCAD software for editing the imported drawings and/or from a PDF file. AutoCAD is mainly used in drafting and designing both 2D (2-dimensional) and 3D (3-dimensional images. Autodesk, Inc. is the worldwide developer and distributor of AUTOCAD.

Materials Needed:

- PDF to AutoCAD Converter

Step 1

Search the internet for PDF to AutoCAD Converter software. Type 'PDF to AutoCAD Converter' or relevant keywords on search engines for the said application.

Step 2

Make sure to read and understand all the key features of the software as well as the requirements required before downloading the said application. The features of the PDF to AutoCAD Converter application must include: (1) the function of converting PDF files to AutoCAD DWG files; (2) a user-friendly Graphical User Interface; (3) the capability of extracting and importing embedded images and vector objects from PDF files; and (4) embedded support for different types of PDF elements such as polygons and texts.

Step 3

Start downloading the PDF to AutoCAD Converter software.

Step 4

After downloading the application, click the downloaded application's icon. This will initiate or prompt the installation.

Step 5

After installing the application, copy the software's shortcut to the desktop or to any folder you wish to use. Click the icon of the PDF to AutoCAD Converter to open the program's window.

Step 6

The main application window of the program allows users to select an action to perform. The user can initially add in the list box a PDF file. The list box is placed in the middle of the program's window. You can do this by clicking the 'add a PDF file' button found on the lower left part of the list box.

Step 7

Set the 'Output Options'. This can be done by clicking the button located on the lower left part of the program's window. Choose the 'AutoCAD DWG' file as the output format.

Step 8

Click 'Action'. Then, click 'Convert' to convert the PDF files you selected in the list box into AutoCAD DWG files.