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Converting multiple pdf to dwg

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:18:33 GMT

Hey everyone,

I've got 20 pdf files, each contains approx. 100 pages and I need to convert all of them to dwg. Is there any solution I could manage it apart from manually converting pages one by one? Thx much for any suggestion.

Re: Converting multiple pdf to dwg

maratovich — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:50:08 GMT

No problems. Use this:

Re: Converting multiple pdf to dwg

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 09:09:45 GMT

Thanks much, nevertheless there is one more problem. When I start AutoViewport, select files and click start, it shows error "unable to open and connect autoCAD", although I've got it installed and even opened. I'm using autoCAD 2020 trial version. Is there a way to solve this?

Re: Converting multiple pdf to dwg

maratovich — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 10:06:42 GMT

I apologize, I did not pay attention to LT - this is only for the full AutoCAD.
In LT it is not possible. Nothing works in it - there is no lisp, no vba, no other programs.

Re: Converting multiple pdf to dwg

pendean — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 12:29:14 GMT

You will need to purchase a standalone 3rd party converter: LT has no such ability and LT by design does not work with AutoCAD add-ons (part of the discount pricing that is the software).

OR... find an intern for the week.

Re: Converting multiple pdf to dwg

Johneng — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:10:46 GMT

You could write a simple script file. Something similar to this. Just change the file name and insertion point for your specific PDF file needs. You can use the attached txt file as a starting point. Modify for your needs and then change the extension to scr. Then run the script command.

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
1
0,0

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
2
10,0

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
3
20,0

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
4
30,0

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
5
0,12

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
6
10,12

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
7
20,12

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
8
30,12

Re: Converting multiple pdf to dwg

arshdeepsingh404 — Sun, 11 May 2025 22:47:38 GMT

Here is another way to import multiple PDF pages into AutoCAD at once Importing multiple PDF pages into AutoCAD

Re: Converting multiple pdf to dwg

pendean — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:45:16 GMT

@arshdeepsingh404 Nice tip, seems to work well in the LT2025 variant.

Re: Converting multiple pdf to dwg

arshdeepsingh404 — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:15:01 GMT

@pendean Thanks Dean for checking it in AutoCAD LT as well, I am glad this works on both platforms.

Re: Converting multiple pdf to dwg

bim.gedung.051 — Sun, 11 May 2025 15:55:47 GMT

thanks, you make my life so much easier.

Re: Converting multiple pdf to dwg

arshdeepsingh404 — Sun, 11 May 2025 22:47:00 GMT