![]() ![]() ![]() I have previously posted how to convert pdfs to vector information using free tools and using Adobe Illustrator (with video). Main download page here and help page for DWG conversion here If you plan on extracting the vector information out of PDFs for tracing or use in Revit, and you don’t really need the text, Able2Extract could be worth a look… However, the lack of text support when converting to DWG / DXF is unfortunate. This is obviously a lot cheaper than buying a full standalone license of Adobe Illustrator. Now, the real question: is it worth it? I think the ease of use is good, and the overall functionality also seems compelling for the US99.95 price tag. ![]() It means that we can extract from the PDF its content, but not fonts.” A font program may allow embedding for the sole purpose of viewing and printing the document, but not for creating new or modified text using the font (in either the same document or other documents) the latter operation would require the user performing the operation to have a licensed copy of the font program, not a copy extracted from the PDF file. These permissions are recorded either in the font program itself or as part of a separate license. But, according to PDF Standard 1.5 ( ), page 427: 5.8 Embedded Font Programs…įont programs are subject to copyright, and the copyright owner may impose conditions under which a font program can be used. “Embedded” means that the PDF contains all necessary info to draw them correctly. Good, probably best to export 1:1 then scale in AutoCAD using commands SC and ALL for selection (can also use scale export option)ĮDIT: Explanation “The PDF you used contains 4 embedded fonts with custom encoding (File>Properties>Fonts in Acrobat Reader). ![]()
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