How to convert AutocadDWG To PDF?

Question

Is there another way to convert AutocadDWG To PDF but to use third party programs? Thanks for any suggestions.

Answer 1

Convert DWG file to a PDF file using AutoCAD

First and far most I would like to say that “There is no wrong way to do things in AutoCad”.

Assuming that you already have the drawing open that you want to convert to a PDF file, click on the printer icon command at the top of the menu ribbon.

Ensure that your configuration is set under “Name” to read DWG to PDF” and the paper size is one that you desire.

Once you click on “Okay”, select where you want to save the PDF file. After you click on “Save” the converted drawing will now appear as a PDF in the location that you saved it.

Answer 2

Using NovaPDF:

Convert DWG to PDF using AutoCAD

To convert your DWG file to PDF from AutoCAD:

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

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 Extents

b. 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

From the Printer/plotter section select novaPDF

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 Plot window

Click on OK and choose a location where you want the PDF file saved