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Import PDF File - No objects Imported

patriciotxk — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 12:37:49 GMT

Hello to everyone,

I would like to know why ain´t I capable of import a PDF to my AutoCAD drawing. I used the option "PDF Import". I am uploading a screenshot of the erro that I am encountering.

Best regards.

Re: Import PDF File - No objects Imported

imadHabash — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 13:08:44 GMT

Hi,

it's depend on your pdf file type , PDFIMPORT is set to import only vector-based objects not a raster-based PDF PDFATTACH may solve your issue. check here in this link solutions that will help . >> Click <<

Re: Import PDF File - No objects Imported

rkmcswain — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 13:25:50 GMT

@patriciotxk - PDF files can contain various data types. Vector, raster, etc. If the PDF was created by scanning, then all of the data is raster and AutoCAD will not import that.

This tool can import the raster and vector portions of a PDF into a DWG or DXF. (It does not do raster to vector conversion though). You don't even have to have AutoCAD to use this standalone tool.

Re: Import PDF File - No objects Imported

patriciotxk — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 13:46:59 GMT

Is ther a way to knwo if it is a image created only through vectors or it has also raster...?

Best regards

Re: Import PDF File - No objects Imported

rkmcswain — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 14:08:49 GMT

AutoCAD will only import vector portions of a PDF, so if it refuses to import anything, it's not vector. Ask the person who made the PDF how it was created.

Re: Import PDF File - No objects Imported

ddesena4Y8PH — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:02:56 GMT

What type of PDF will convert to vectors?

Re: Import PDF File - No objects Imported

TerryDotson — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:03:18 GMT

What type of PDF will convert to vectors?

A PDF file can contain paths, images, and text objects, no more. There is not even a true circle object, it's drawn as path or four Bezier curves. The PDF creation driver (and original content) determines the output. To generate vectors the original content must be vectors and the output driver must create the same content.

Often what appears to be vectors and text will actually be a high resolution image.