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Batch Plot to PDF won't generate any file

FelipeMolon
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Batch Plot to PDF won't generate any file

FelipeMolon
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Hi!!

 

I'm trying to use Batch Plot to generate a multi-sheet file using DWG to PDF. Everything seems to be fine and I don't get any errors, but it doesn't generate any files.

I tried changing the destination folder and also changed it from "DWG to PDF" to "AutoCAD PDF", but the problem persists.

Does anyone hava an idea of why this might be happening?

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pendean
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Uncheck this box

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Then use WINDOWS' FILE EXPLORER to navigate here then sort the file list by date just in case to find the resulting PDF file

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FelipeMolon
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Thanks, mate!!! Unchecking "Publish in background" did the trick. Didn't need to sort my files, since my desktop is always empty heheheheheh.

Just wondering, is there a reason for it not work when checking this box or is this a bug?

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pendean
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Background Publishing works for some, does not for many others, there is no real solution once it stops working (or if it has never worked). You are welcome to start a support ticket with Autodesk if you wish to explore more with them direct.

Why do you want to use it if I may ask? It is slow and can slow down AutoCAD in the process on some PCs/Laptops.

FelipeMolon
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Is not like if I ever wanted to use it. The option was always checked-in and I never bothered about it before. I think that since my plottings always have very few pages, my PC never slowed down that much, and when it did, I didn't know that it was because of it. But thanks for letting me know.

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