Re: DWF Files

2017-02-13 Thread Craig Leadbetter
Print2CAD converter. I haven't tried the DWF to DWG but the PDF to DWG works well on a native PDF file. Craig Leadbetter (C) 906-362-5393 craigleadbet...@gmail.com On Mon, Feb 13, 2017 at 10:17 AM, Mike Hairfield wrote: > I know this topic has come up in the past so let me

Re: DWF Files

2017-02-13 Thread Travis Mack, SET
I know that AutoCAD 2017 edition has the ability to import PDF and convert to DWG. If you have the latest version, it works really well. I'm not sure of early versions. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC 2508 E Lodgepole Drive Gilbert, AZ 85298 480-505-9271 fax: 866-430-6107

Re: DWF Files

2017-02-13 Thread IPA
I trace over non vector PDFs but for vector PDF's I use the following with really good results. Both free programs - might have to google them: Both are needed for the conversion. Ghostgum GS View 4.9 Ghostscript 9.18 When both are installed you run Ghostgum GSVIEW and open your PDF. EDIT>

Re: DWF Files

2017-02-13 Thread Travis Mack, SET
If the PDF is a Vector PDF, then AutoCAD will import it as a background. You can scale it up pretty good. I've only seen it off by very little. The software to convert has gotten better over the years. It used to be horrible. Also, if it is a non-vector PDF, then the conversion can be a

Re: DWF Files

2017-02-13 Thread Walter Yanez
Hi Mike, I thought was my architect responding to my request for CAD files, back to your issue with 30 years experience and using AutoCAD since 1982 I went through all even lawyer s got involve. My experience in converting PDF to CAD IS ALMOST impossible to get the accuracy and not to mention

DWF Files

2017-02-13 Thread Mike Hairfield
I know this topic has come up in the past so let me flog the horse one more time! Is there anyway that one can convert it to a CAD file? Mike ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org

Re: DWF Files

2017-02-13 Thread Travis Mack, SET
you need to download a converter. I don't believe you can do it direct in AutoCAD. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC 2508 E Lodgepole Drive Gilbert, AZ 85298 480-505-9271 fax: 866-430-6107 email:tm...@mfpdesign.com http://www.mfpdesign.com