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Script for batch plot to create PDF

nilambaridal28 — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:06:06 GMT

I have AutoCAD Electrical projects, having multiple drawings which I want to create one pdf of all drawings in that project. Drawings are in Paper space and layout name of all drawings is "TITLE". I am looking for script which can create the pdf of all drawings without opening the AutoCAD Electrical software. I came to know that with .scr file & .bat file it is possible. So please can anyone help me for this script. I use DWG To PDF.pc3 plotter and ISO_A3_(420.00_x_297.00_MM) paper size. So please someone help me for this.

Re: Script for batch plot to create PDF

arshdeepsingh404 — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:10:22 GMT

Hello @nilambaridal28

Yes I think this should be possible by using the AutoCAD Core Console to execute a script.
https://help.autodesk.com/view/OARX/2025/ENU/?guid=AUTOCAD_CORE_CONSOLE

May I ask what is reason of publishing without opening AutoCAD?
If it has to do with installation on multiple computers, Have you checked the light weight Free DWG TrueView application by Autodesk. This also lets you to publish DWGs to PDFs.

https://www.autodesk.com/products/dwg-trueview/overview

Re: Script for batch plot to create PDF

nilambaridal28 — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 13:32:11 GMT

Hi Arshdeep. Thanks for your reply! Actually I am working using VPN and due to that the speed is very slow. When we create pdf in AutoCAD and if project drawings are more, then it takes too long time for PDF creation. Hence I am looking for script which can help me to create pdf without opening AutoCAD Electrical software. Currently I am following attached steps to create pdf. Can you please help me for this. Thanks in advance!

Re: Script for batch plot to create PDF

arshdeepsingh404 — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:46:30 GMT

Hi @nilambaridal28

I don't think even a script that can publish to pdf without opening AutoCAD is going to make it any faster.

I would suggest that you try out Free DWG TrueView. This will let you publish to PDF the same way you doing from AutoCAD. Since this is free to use, you can install this on your host pc directly without needing to access AutoCAD through VPN.

https://www.autodesk.com/products/dwg-trueview/overview