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Pdf Import is not bringing in all objects

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 19:43:12 GMT

I have a building section in PDF form.

I attempt to use the PDF import function in AutoCAD 2020.

Almost none of the objects within the PDF are imported into AutoCAD.

What can I do/ change to import the PDF?

[Images embedded in post for clarity by cheryl.buck]

Re: Pdf Import is not bringing in all objects

cheryl.buck — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 19:38:01 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

I can't tell for certain from the image, but it looks like there may be some Raster content in the PDF. Try checking the Raster option in the PDF import to see if that helps.

If not, I'd be happy to check it if you want to send the PDF.

Please click the Accept Solution button on any posts that resolve the problem or answer your question.

Likes are always welcome.

All the best,

Re: Pdf Import is not bringing in all objects

pendean — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:24:48 GMT

RASTER elements in a PDF are never converted: only VECTOR elements. Check it yourself with this box

Re: Pdf Import is not bringing in all objects

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:31:00 GMT

From what I understand that brings it in as a bitmap image.

My end goal is to use AutoCAD to work with the PDF as if it were an AutoCAD dwg

and not just have an image of the building section.

The image I attached was another building section that I imported (not as a raster image)

and I was able to edit within AutoCAD.

Re: Pdf Import is not bringing in all objects

ParishSouthBdx — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 21:25:12 GMT

depending on how the pdf file was built initially, you may not be able to realize all entities becoming workable graphics within the cad file it's underlayed.

Re: Pdf Import is not bringing in all objects

pendean — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 21:39:52 GMT

Post your problem PDF file please: glad to see a different PDF worked, but that means nothing except your AutoCAD is working like ours with the correct PDF type.