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PDF creation of DWG has error on render of ISO view

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 18:59:14 GMT

Anyone had this issue, or know of a solution?

ISO view has ugly render when PDF is created.

This error occurs when done via iLogic, or the File > Export menu.

Inventor 2017

Windows 10

Re: PDF creation of DWG has error on render of ISO view

johnsonshiue — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 19:16:00 GMT

Hi! I think this has something to do with "Perspective" direction in the Iso view. Edit the Iso view -> click on the downward button next to the ViewCube -> select Orthogonal. Now, exporting to PDF should work fine.

This is kind of a limitation or a bug in PDF export. The issue here is that perspective view on a 2D space actually can look confusing, particularly, when it is placed next to other orthogonal views. On the other hand, PDF export should honor the intent and export exact geometry shown in the Inventor drawing.

Many thanks!

Re: PDF creation of DWG has error on render of ISO view

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 20:08:48 GMT

Thank you for your help @johnsonshiue!

As you mention, while an orthogonal view is a fix, it is not a solution.

Is this something that can be fixed? If so, what course of action can be taken from here? Distributing a drawing by PDF is ubiquitous, is it not? (It is for me!) I very much prefer the perspective ISO view over the orthogonal.

Re: PDF creation of DWG has error on render of ISO view

johnsonshiue — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 20:54:50 GMT

Hi! This is a bug. I would not expect it to be fixed immediately since it is specific to perspective direction in Iso view. Also, this is the first time I heard about the behavior. I will work with the project team and see how we can fix it.

Many thanks!

Re: PDF creation of DWG has error on render of ISO view

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:14:04 GMT

Thank you! Your time and effort is appreciated!