This tool is used to import PDF files directly into AutoCAD as usable vector geometry, images, and text. AutoCAD users often receive a PDF file when they need a DWG. Attempts to screen capture the PDF results in a low resolution image that doesn't plot well and can't be snapped to. Using our import tool, if the PDF file contains vector geometry, if will result in highly usable polylines in AutoCAD. Images embedded in the PDF are extracted and placed as IMAGE references. True Text annotations become mtext objects. Details: A single dialog controls the process of opening and processing PDF files. 
Details of the programs functionality is described below. | Function | Description | | Open: | Use a standard Windows open dialog to select your PDF file. | | Preview: | The preview window lets you visually confirm the contents of the selected page before processing. You can zoom in to examine details or zoom extents for the big picture. | | Parameters: | Designate (or pick) the insertion point, enter the scale and rotation parameters. Insert as a block for easy manipulation or insert exploded. | | Pages: | Since PDFs can contain multiple pages, you can browse and select pages with a single click before processing. | | Process: | Even large files process in seconds, with a visual status bar at the bottom. |
Easy Implementation: You can add PdfImport to any AutoCAD system, no matter how heavily customized. The installation changes no AutoCAD files. * Low cost site licenses are available for server workgroup systems. Summary: - Visual preview before importing.
- Handles multiple page files with ease.
- Generates paths as polylines for smaller file size.
- Embedded images become AutoCAD Image references.
- Text generated as AutoCAD Mtext.
Works with: - AutoCAD 2007-2009 Based Products (excluding LT)
- AutoCAD 2004-2006 Based Products (excluding LT)
- AutoCAD 2000-2002 Based Products (excluding LT)
Product Support: Email & Discussion Group Support Product Demo: Available on Request | Important Notes: | This product does not convert PDF objects, read the fine print!
| ● | Text stored in the PDF as vectors remain vectors, they are not converted to text objects.
If your PDF was created from a drawing (especially AutoCAD) what you have are paths
that appear to be text, not actual text. The results are polylines, not text! | | ● | Raster images stored in a PDF remain raster images, they are not vectorized.
If your PDF came from a scanner, you have an image! Sometimes high resolution scans
look like vectors but they are not. To check for yourself, open the PDF in Adobe's free
viewer and zoom to 800%+, you will begin to see the rough edges confirming an image. | | ● | Do not purchase this application expecting it to do vector character recognition or
vectorization of raster images. We highly recommend you try the demo first! |
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Price: Only $85 Before You Buy: Consider that this is only a single tool in ToolPac. |
