Command: EXPORT
Drawing files can be saved as a PDF file, optionally including layers.
Export to PDF settings
Choose Export Options... in the File menu to display the PDF Export settings in the Settings dialog.
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Pdf embedded fonts : Controls whether True Type Fonts are embedded in the PDF export.
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Pdf TTF text as geometry : If selected, TTF text is exploded to geometry.
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Pdf SHX text as geometry : If selected, SHX text is exploded to geometry.
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Pdf simple geometry optimization : Enable simple geometry optimization: e.g. separate segments to one polyline, use of Bezier curve control points.
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Pdf zoom to extents mode : If exporting model space, zoom to extents first, if the current model space view is zoomed in.
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Pdf merge control : Controls the appearance of crossing lines.
The options are:
Lines Overwrite : The topmost line obscures the line(s) under it.
Lines Merge : The colors of crossing lines are merged. -
Pdf layer support : Controls whether layers are included in the PDF export.
The options are: do not export layers, export layers which are on only, export all layers. -
Pdf layouts to export : Controls which layouts are exported.
The options are:
Active : only the active layout or model space is exported as a single-page pdf.
All : All layouts, including model space are exported as a multi-page pdf. -
Pdf papersize override : If on, the papersize as defined in the BricsCAD Print settings is overridden. The papersize width and height defined by PdfPaperWidth and PdfPaperHeight is used instead.
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Pdf overridden paper width : Width (in mm) of the PDF paper, if PdfPaperSizeOverride is on.
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Pdf overridden paper height : Height (in mm) of the PDF paper, if PdfPaperSizeOverride is on. .
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Pdf use plotstyles : If on, the plotstyle of the layout controls the color and lineweight in the PDF export.
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Image anti-aliasing : Enables anti-aliasing for images that require upscaling when exporting.
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Image compression : Defines the compression for exported images: None or JPEG .
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Vector Resolution DPI : Controls the resolution of vector graphics when exporting to PDF. Default is 600 DPI.
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Image DPI: When a raster image is exported, this value controls the minimal resolution for the image.
Exporting a drawing to PDF
- (option) Adjust the Export to PDF settings.
- Choose Export... in the File menu.
The Export Drawing As dialog opens. - In the Save as type : list select Adobe PDF (*.pdf) .
- Select a folder to save the PDF file.
- (option) Type a name in the File name field to replace the default <DRAWING_NAME>.pdf name.
- Click the Save button to create the PDF.
Tutorial: Output As Pdf
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