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How to convert Autocad 2012 to pdf?

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Question added by Salma Fakih , Architect , -
Date Posted: 2015/06/18
magdy abd al nour
by magdy abd al nour , HVAC Site manger , First United Co.

use software called (pdf convert) it is so easy...there are many other soft 

imaduddin zubair mohammed
by imaduddin zubair mohammed , CAD Civil Designer , Saudi Abv General Contracting Company LTD.

To convert the file from  Dwg to pdf go to print option and select Dwg to Pdf .

the second option is just install the Acrobat professional.

MOHAMMAD SAMIM AKHTAR
by MOHAMMAD SAMIM AKHTAR , Maintenance Planner , MARAFIQ SAUR, WATER & POWER UTILITY

  1. Open AutoCAD and click on the Autocad logo button then Open (or press Ctrl+O), browse for the dwg file you want to convert to PDF and click Open
  2. You can print to PDF either from the Model view (your working area) or by using a predefined Layout. Click on the Autocad logo then Print (or press Ctrl+P) and configure your printing options:a. In the Plot Area select what you want to convert : Display, Window, Layout or Extentsb. Choose your paper type from the Paper size dropdown list and in the Plot Scale section select the scale of the printed drawing from the dropdown list
  3. From the Printer/plotter section select novaPDF
  4. Before converting the dwg file you can customize AutoCAD’s printing settings from the Properties button. To customize novaPDF’s printing settings, click on Properties->Custom Printing options from the Plotwindow
  5. Click on OK and choose a location where you want the PDF file saved

ماحي عابد
by ماحي عابد , Civil engineer , Technical building control

use the option to export to PDF

Noufal Ali
by Noufal Ali , Designer (2D & 3D) , SAUDI FAN INDUSTRIES

go to "plot" - then select printer "DWG to PDF" then select what to plot..-- click "OK"

Deleted user
by Deleted user

Jus simply select appropriate PDF plotter in printer name field while plotting and you are done. I am using NITRO PDF for the same.

Apollos Bangalu Yohanna
by Apollos Bangalu Yohanna , Contract Project Architect , Kimberly Matt Nigeria Ltd

I would Click on the File menu and select Plot from the drop down menu, with in the plot window click on printer option and select Plot to PDF options, then use either window,limits or extents to Plot. Your drawing will be plotted as a PDF...... 

Muhammad Sohail
by Muhammad Sohail , Principal Engineer , BUILDCON Consulting Engineers

Install PDF printer and select that printer while printing in AutoCAD

Tamer Eyd Wardaney AL GAZAR
by Tamer Eyd Wardaney AL GAZAR , BIM Coordinator , Redcon Construction Co - S.A.E

it is easy to make that .

first

1- file ---> plooter manger ----> Add-A-Plotter Wizard >>> then shoose add PDF and setup this options 

second 

1- print order ( ctrl + P ) 

2- Shoose paper size and all layout preparing ,

3- shoosePDF printer from printer name 

enjoy

Mohammed Mhanna
by Mohammed Mhanna , Cnc Programmer Furniture Designer , Safeen Company

Export >>>>>>>>>>>> PDF

but before exportation select layout

     

NITESH HINDUJA
by NITESH HINDUJA , PORT MAINTENANCE , EMIRATES ALUMINIUM

Go to "plot" - then select printer "DWG to PDF" then select what to plot..-- click "OK"

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