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Plotting DWG to DWFX, with layers and textfields

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:14:19 GMT

I have a requirement to export DWG to DWFx from AutoCAD 2018 where both these things are true;

1. Layer information is included in DWFx

2. Text fields remain searchable in Design Review (e.g. are text, not vector artwork) in DWFx

I can meet requirement 1. by using Export > DWFx and selecting Options > General DWF options > Layer Information > Include

I can meet requirement 2. by converting all Text Styles in the document to Standard then using Plot > DWFx ePlot (XPS Compatible).pc3

However, I can find no way to make both these things true in a DWFx export and/or plot.

Any suggestions very gratefully received.

john.vellek — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:55:57 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

I see that you are visiting as a new member. Welcome to the Autodesk Community!

I don't use DWFx very often so I don't recall ever having to go through this process. Can you attach a sample drawing with which to try this?

pendean — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 18:10:29 GMT

The ONLY options you have for DWFx output are what is available in the driver from Autodesk, see below, you can't add any more features

john.vellek — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:35:01 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

If you can get the text searchable by converting to a Standard style first, do the layers not get retained?

If you can attach a sample file I am happy to take a look. Did this process seem to change in AutoCAD 2018 from your prior version?

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