How do you convert PDF to DWG?? - Page 2

Schroeder · April 4th, 2005

PDF's published directly from Autocad are in vector format (provided you're not exporting raster images). So, converting from a PDF vector file to a raster and then performing raster to vector will comprimise the data. You're better off doing as you mentioned, bringing it into Illustrator and exporting to DWG/DXF.

All of that said, there's probably a reason the file is only available in PDF format. It's the protocol of many offices to only release drawings in PDF, since they believe it's 'secure', un-alterable, etc., rather than a drafter not wanting to share. These days, a lot of people are switching to DWF for that, but it'll be a while before that takes off. If you cannot contact the firm to get the original AutoCAD file, or you have and they won't give it to you, then you might want to think twice about using the file for your work. Not having seen it, the judgment is of course yours, but it's something to consider. A more curruent version may exist, there may be legal matters surrounding it's use, etc..

Richard McCarthy · April 6th, 2005

Thanks guys for all your help!
I appreciated it.

April 4th, 2005	#11 (permalink)
Schroeder Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 6 Name: Andrew Schroeder	Re: How do you convert PDF to DWG?? PDF's published directly from Autocad are in vector format (provided you're not exporting raster images). So, converting from a PDF vector file to a raster and then performing raster to vector will comprimise the data. You're better off doing as you mentioned, bringing it into Illustrator and exporting to DWG/DXF. All of that said, there's probably a reason the file is only available in PDF format. It's the protocol of many offices to only release drawings in PDF, since they believe it's 'secure', un-alterable, etc., rather than a drafter not wanting to share. These days, a lot of people are switching to DWF for that, but it'll be a while before that takes off. If you cannot contact the firm to get the original AutoCAD file, or you have and they won't give it to you, then you might want to think twice about using the file for your work. Not having seen it, the judgment is of course yours, but it's something to consider. A more curruent version may exist, there may be legal matters surrounding it's use, etc..

April 6th, 2005	#12 (permalink)
Richard McCarthy Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 757 Name: Richard McCarthy	Re: How do you convert PDF to DWG?? Thanks guys for all your help! I appreciated it. __________________ Don't mess with my hat !!

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