topic Re: Revit.exe error when trying to export pdf in Revit Architecture Forum

Revit.exe error when trying to export pdf

Peter-Christensen — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:15:45 GMT

getting this error when I try to export pdf.

revit 2024 24.0.20.20
20230509_0315(x64)
2024.0.2

autodesk support has suggested it's something to do with permissions or windows updates but I need something more specific: permissions of what? I have admin rights on my machine, so...

thanks

Re: Revit.exe error when trying to export pdf

ennujozlagam — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:18:04 GMT

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Print-to-PDF-may-take-a-long-time-or-fail-in-Revit.html

Re: Revit.exe error when trying to export pdf

Peter-Christensen — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:39:27 GMT

thanks, but this relates to 'printing' pdfs; I am 'exporting' pdfs (or trying to, anyway).

Re: Revit.exe error when trying to export pdf

ennujozlagam — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:42:20 GMT

ok. have you try to use another pdf driver?

https://www.cutepdf.com/index.htm

Re: Revit.exe error when trying to export pdf

Peter-Christensen — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:43:48 GMT

My problem relates to the native pdf exporter. I am able to print to pdf, but I prefer the native exporter as it's more efficient (when it works).

Re: Revit.exe error when trying to export pdf

ennujozlagam — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:56:52 GMT

autodesk support has suggested it's something to do with permissions or windows updates but I need something more specific: permissions of what? I have admin rights on my machine, so...

maybe they are referring to this to update?

Re: Revit.exe error when trying to export pdf

ovazquezUBK5J — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:34:12 GMT

did you ever get this resolved? I'm experiencing this issue with Revit 2025.

Re: Revit.exe error when trying to export pdf

jcromano979H7 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:00:16 GMT

This is what I did that fixed my issue in Revit 2025

I had to Modify and Repair all C++ programs.

Settings-apps-installedapps - search "C++" click the three dots then modify then repair. Do this to all C++ programs that allow it.