pdf set?

Discussion in 'AutoCAD' started by frikky, Oct 26, 2004.

  1. frikky

    frikky Guest

    does anyone have a good idea for plotting multiple sheets into pdf format so that others can see the entire set? perhaps one file that contains all the sheets and they can see thumbnails to select what they want to plot...??? we, the "cad" group, create document sets that other "non-cad" people in the company need to plot for meetings and such. instead of having a listing of 20 pdf's for them to search through, is there a simpler way for them to view them and select what they want? i'm trying ot make it as foolproof as possible. thanks.
     
    frikky, Oct 26, 2004
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  2. For creating PDFs we the use Pdf995 printer driver. It is available for
    FREE download at:
    http://www.pdf995.com//download.html

    The Pdf995 Printer Driver creates one file/layout at a time, however, if you
    download "pdfEdit995", you can use this to combine several pdf files into
    one file.

    These downloads are freeware, but a nag-screen pops-up each time you use it.
    To get rid of the nag-screen, you are asked to purchase it for $9.95 or
    $19.95 for the "suite".

    I've been using Pdf995 for a while. I've just started using the Autodesk
    DWF writer. Now, I'm starting to lean towards DWF instead of PDF. It does
    exactly what you are looking to do (multiple layouts, thumnails, etc.)
     
    Gary Lafreniere, Oct 26, 2004
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  3. frikky

    frikky Guest

    yep, we use and have the full version of pdf995. just haven't explored what you mentioned here yet. and...sounds like i should try looking into the dwf too, however, doesn't it require someone to load the viewer in order for them to open the files? thanks for the suggestions.
     
    frikky, Oct 26, 2004
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  4. Yes, tperson receiving the dwf files needs the Autodesk DWF Viewer in order
    to view the DWF file just like he/she needs a PDF viewer to look at PDF
    files. Using DWF seems to be more logical since it is made by Autodesk to
    be used with AutoCAD files.
     
    Gary Lafreniere, Oct 26, 2004
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  5. Check out our AcroPlot software at www.cadzation.com. We have been doing
    exactly what you are talking about and you can even set it up to extract out
    the titleblock attributtes to use as bookmarks so it makes it even easier
    for everyone to find the correct drawing. There's a free 30 day eval and if
    you need any help setting it up properly for your drawings just email me
    directly at the address below.

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    President
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    so that others can see the entire set? perhaps one file that contains all
    the sheets and they can see thumbnails to select what they want to
    plot...??? we, the "cad" group, create document sets that other "non-cad"
    people in the company need to plot for meetings and such. instead of having
    a listing of 20 pdf's for them to search through, is there a simpler way for
    them to view them and select what they want? i'm trying ot make it as
    foolproof as possible. thanks.
     
    Rodney McManamy - CADzation, Oct 26, 2004
    #5
  6. frikky

    Gordon Price Guest

    The main benefit I found with PDF over DWF is that, with institutional
    clients, PDF is a standard part of the corporate/institutional desktop, and
    everyone knows how to use it (more or less, plotting to scale being an issue
    at times). With DWF you have to get an install past the IT department, which
    can sometimes be nearly impossible, and then you have to get the user
    trained, which often falls to the Architect. PDF is an easy slam dunk, even
    if the resultant file is both larger and less useful than a DWF. My thought,
    keep the DWFs for consultants and verifiably sophisticated clients, PDF for
    everyone else.

    Best,
    Gordon
     
    Gordon Price, Oct 26, 2004
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