Creating PDF Files?????

Discussion in 'AutoCAD' started by Tom C., Jul 24, 2003.

  1. Tom C.

    Tom C. Guest

    Is anybody using another program other than Adobe Acrobat to creat pdf
    files? I'd like to use another program that's a little easier than Adobe -
    suggestions?

    I'm having a few problems with Adobe Acrobat and AutoCAD 2002 - here they
    are:

    1.) I'm using Citrix and Terminal Services to run AutoCAD and Adobe does
    not allow the use of their program in that environment. Has to do with
    licensing issues.

    2.) I can install it locally and create the pdf files but I can't seem to
    find Architectural size sheets like 24x36 and 30x42. How do you add these
    sizes?

    3.) I occasionally get an error that says it's "Unable to locate the
    Temporary folder" when I start the plot command. I can't seem to find a fix
    for that.

    Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

    Thanks-
     
    Tom C., Jul 24, 2003
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  2. Tom C.

    Tom C. Guest

    Is anybody using another program other than Adobe Acrobat to creat pdf
    files? I'd like to use another program that's a little easier than Adobe -
    suggestions?

    I'm having a few problems with Adobe Acrobat and AutoCAD 2002 - here they
    are:

    1.) I'm using Citrix and Terminal Services to run AutoCAD and Adobe does
    not allow the use of their program in that environment. Has to do with
    licensing issues.

    2.) I can install it locally and create the pdf files but I can't seem to
    find Architectural size sheets like 24x36 and 30x42. How do you add these
    sizes?

    3.) I occasionally get an error that says it's "Unable to locate the
    Temporary folder" when I start the plot command. I can't seem to find a fix
    for that.

    Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

    Thanks-
     
    Tom C., Jul 24, 2003
    #2
  3. Tom C.

    Matt Pearson Guest

    I would suggest you give AcroPlot a try from www.cadzation.com

    Best regards,

    Matt Pearson
    CAD fx, Inc.
    (877) 741-2175
    (810) 732-0085
     
    Matt Pearson, Jul 24, 2003
    #3
  4. Tom C.

    Jimmy B Guest

    Here's a free one: www.acrosoftware.com/Products/CutePDF/Printer.asp
    Other links are
    http://docu-track.co.uk
    www.win2pdf.com/
    www.amyuni.com/en/products/index.php
    www.linetype.com/advice/pdfcreation/index.htm
    www.pdf995.com/
    www.fineprint.com/index.html
    www.jawspdf.com/

    PS.
    Do you have permission by Autodesk to run AutoCAD on Terminal Server?

    --
    Best Regards, Jimmy B
    CAD and Database Developer Manager at www.pharmadule-emtunga.com
    Take a look at the trial version of SmartPurger (now for AutoCAD 2004) or
    download some freeware at www.jtbworld.com
    More on AutoCAD 2004;
    www.jtbworld.com/autocad2004.htm
    www.jtbworld.com/autocad2004tips.htm
     
    Jimmy B, Jul 24, 2003
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  5. Tom C.

    Ian A. White Guest

    I have used GhostScript and GSView. This can be a little involved as
    you have to first generate an EPS file and then process it through
    GSView.

    More recently I have started using Jaws PDF Creator
    (www.jawssystems.com) after I took up the offer on PC World. It is much
    easier to use as it generates the PDF file without any intermediate
    step.

    --

    Regards,

    Ian A. White, CPEng

    WAI Engineering
    Sydney 2000
    Australia

    Ph: +61 418 203 229
    Fax: +61 2 9622 0450
    Home Page: www.wai.com.au
     
    Ian A. White, Jul 24, 2003
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  6. Tom C.

    John Schmidt Guest

    We've had excellent success with PDF995. It may not be the fastest , most
    comprehensive, or best, but fills our needs nicely. It includes all the
    standard architectural sizes.

    John
     
    John Schmidt, Jul 25, 2003
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