Print2CAD converter. I haven't tried the DWF to DWG but the PDF to DWG
works well on a native PDF file.
Craig Leadbetter
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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
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
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fax: 866-430-6107
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>
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
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
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
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you need to download a converter. I don't believe you can do it direct
in AutoCAD.
Travis Mack, SET
MFP Design, LLC
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480-505-9271
fax: 866-430-6107
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