topic Re: PDF File doesn't scale properly when exporting in AutoCAD Forum

PDF File doesn't scale properly when exporting

kali.mailhot — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:31:09 GMT

When I print to my plotter from autocad it prints perfectly, however when I have to export it to PDF the PDF adds extra space. Usually on one side there is a large blank space which doesn't allow the file to scale properly. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Re: PDF File doesn't scale properly when exporting

pendean — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:34:37 GMT

PDF files have larger margin requirements than most physical plotters and printers: is that what you see?

Or are you just not printing the PDF file to your plotter to scale due to a missed setting in the PDF viewer's print pop-up?

Explain please.

Re: PDF File doesn't scale properly when exporting

imadHabash — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:36:04 GMT

Hi,

>> however when I have to export it to PDF the PDF adds extra space.

i suggest from PLOT command >> Select DWG to PDF.pc3 printer .

Re: PDF File doesn't scale properly when exporting

kali.mailhot — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:37:53 GMT

I'm not printing the PDF file, I am exporting it to PDF to send to others via email but when I do export a large blank space is inserted into the side of the PDF. Much larger than a normal margin.

Re: PDF File doesn't scale properly when exporting

kali.mailhot — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:38:31 GMT

I will try that thank you

Re: PDF File doesn't scale properly when exporting

kali.mailhot — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:32:41 GMT

Re: PDF File doesn't scale properly when exporting

GrantsPirate — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:37:51 GMT

Did you try picking Landscape instead of Portrait?

Re: PDF File doesn't scale properly when exporting

kali.mailhot — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:16:42 GMT

Yes I have tried that

Re: PDF File doesn't scale properly when exporting

pendean — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:19:44 GMT

PLOT command gives you way more controls than the 'export' option, start there, pay attention to the WHAT TO PLOT options.