Plotting to pdf issues

[cturner]

We have been encountering a couple of issues in AS 2022 when we are plotting to pdfs.  One is that the line weights in the pdf are very heavy and have to be toggled off in the Bluebeam to zoom in effectively.  The other is that there are black dots (typically 3) on all fasteners.  You don't really see them unless you zoom in.  Can someone please help with the line weight and more importantly the extra fastener dots?  Thanks

[Jonathan3891]

Can you provide an example so we may see the dots you are referring to?

As for the lineweights, that is all dictated by your color and plot style. If your using the default colors, I recommend giving one of the default Advance Steel plot styles a try.

[cturner]

Thanks for the advice.  Here is a sample of the dots.  If you turn off line weights and zoom in on the bolted connections you will see the dots.

[Jonathan3891]

Can you provide the model and drawing so I may take a look?

What version of AS are you using?

[cturner]

we are using AS 2022.  I have enclosed the model.  The dots are not there on the .dwg drawings.

[pendean]

thanks for the PDF and DWG files @cturner 

Why are your DWG files R2004DWG file format if I may ask?

Where are the "dots" in your very small 11x17 sheet 3/8" scaled PDF exactly please?

And could that be your issue, a small sheet, small scale, but you are zooming in quite close to the elements of the PDF hoping for clarity that was not initially created?

Let us understand your exact issue please.

[cturner]

If you zoom in a little to any of the bolted connections you will see a black blob.  If you zoom in significantly you will see they are individual dots on the bolts and washers.  This occurs on the pdfs only.

[pendean]

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@cturner wrote:

If you zoom in a little to any of the bolted connections you will see a black blob.  If you zoom in significantly you will see they are individual dots on the bolts and washers.  This occurs on the pdfs only.

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Thanks: and that is exactly my point: who would do that on a small scale PDF created on an 11x17 sheet? If you need that level of detail, your PDF ought to be the intended full size sheet in your DWG file (see screenshot below), and if someone needs to look at that bolt, you may also need to include a closeup is a separate viewport at perhaps a 1:1 scale for it to all be visible.

Does that make sense? Hope I explained it better, AKA you simply have a "drawing presentation" limitation.

HTH

[mick-CNF · Accepted solution]

Turn off plot object lineweights.

[mick-CNF]

Off

[cturner]

We found the lightweight solution on Friday.  The dots at the fasteners are still an issue.  While it they do not appear as individual dots when only zoomed in slightly, they do appear as a black blob.  To me this is does not have anything to do with what paper size I am using.  They should not even be there to begin with.  It is strange that they are not there in .dwg format and only appear after converting to pdf.

[mick-CNF]

Check your lineweights for bolts.

[cturner]

It's not actually the bolt itself that is too bold.  There are dots around each fastener.  If you view the pdf above and zoom in to a connection, you will see the dots.  It's been on every project we have done for the last year and a half.  

[mick-CNF]

Can you take a screenshot?

I don't get them in your pdf.

[cturner]

The plot object lineweights toggle fixed all the problems.  Thanks for all the help