Exports layouts in a drawing to a pdf docucment.
Accessing the Command
command bar: exportpdf
menu bar: File| Export PDF...
: exportpdf
Displays a file dialog box:
Type a name in the File name field or accept the default name (<DrawingName>.pdf), then press the Save button.
Command Options
The options for PDF export can be found in the PDF export group in the Settings dialog or in the Pdf Options on the Publish dialog.
Option |
Description |
Pdf embedded fonts |
Enables embedding of True Type fonts in the generated Pdf file. |
Pdf TTF text as geometry |
Enables the conversion of True Type font texts to geometry. |
Pdf SHX text as geometry |
Enables the conversion of SHX font texts to geometry. |
Pdf simple geometry optimization |
Enables simple geometry optimization: unify separate segments to one polyline; use of Bezier curve control points. |
Pdf zoom to extents mode |
When OFF use the scale and papersize of the page setup. When ON zoom the layout geometry to the papersize. |
Pdf Merge Control |
Controls the appearance of crossing lines. 0 - Lines Overwrite: The top most line is visible at the intersection. 1 - Lines Merge: The colors of crossing lines are blended into a new color. |
Pdf layer support |
Controls the use of layers in the generated Pdf file. 0 - Do not use layers. 1 - Only use visible layers. 2 - Use all layers, including OFF and FROZEN layers. |
Pdf layouts to export |
Controls which layouts are exported. 0 - Active layout only. 1 - All layouts in a single multi-sheet pdf file. 2 - Each layout in a separate single-sheet pdf file. |
Pdf papersize override |
Enables papersize override. |
Pdf overridden paper width |
Pdf width to be used in the papersize override in millimeters. |
Pdf overridden paper height |
Pdf height to be used in the papersize override in millimeters. |
Pdf use plotstyles |
Enables the usage of plotstyles. |
Image anti-aliasing |
Enables anti-aliasing for images that require upscaling when exporting. |
Image compression |
Sets the compression for exported images. 0 - No compression. 1 - JPEG compression. |
Vector resolution DPI |
Sets the resolution for vector graphics when exporting. Values between 72 and 40000 are accepted. |
Image DPI |
Sets the minimal resolution for raster images. The value cannot exceed the value of PdfVectorResolutionDPI. |
Related Commands
Export - exports drawings in a variety of vector and raster formats.
PageSetup - creates and edits page setups for plotting drawings in the Drawing Explorer.
Plot - plots drawings to printers and to files, through prompts at the command bar; this command is meant for scripts and routines.
Print - prints drawings to plotters and files through a dialog box.
-Publish - prints a saved sheet list (= a list of model space or paper space layouts).
Publish - allows to print a sheet list (= a list of model space or paper space layouts). Saves a sheet list to a file.
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