Inserting hyperlinks in PDFs to DWGs

[Anonymous]

Hello,

I currently am managing a detail library with Sheet Set manager and have a file location text field in each drawing. I am looking for a way to publish that set as a PDF booklet for convenient viewing and also be able to link them to their appropriate dwg file on the server.

I am aware of plugins that let you manage libraries but I find that a pdf booklet is the best with regards to flipping through details without actually opening it.

Thanks in advance!

AutoCAD 2013

Windows 7

[RobDraw]

I would think this to be fairly simple. What have you tried so far?

[pendean]

>>>...be able to link them...<<<
Have you tried using HYPERLINK command in AutoCAD yet?
http://www.ellenfinkelstein.com/acadblog/using-hyperlinks/ 

>>>... I find that a pdf booklet is the best...<<<

PUBLISH command in modern AutoCAD versions...

Let us know what's got you stuck and what's you've tried so far.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I use publish with Sheet sets too. I believe this is a newer version of AutoCAD. I'm using 2013. Is there a way for older versions to retain hyperlinks after being published?

[Anonymous]

I've tried Adobe PDF and there seems to be no tickbox for retaining hyperlinks.

[dbroad]

Publishing to DWF maintains the hyperlinks but not to PDF.  This knowledge base article explains:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to...

By right clicking on a drawing, you can convert it to a pdf by using Adobe.  This will preserve the hyperlinks. Then you can assemble the pdf files into a binder.  I would rather just use html if the primary purpose is maintaining links.

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

Perhaps downloading Trueview 2017 might be an answer. When I look at the plot options (and the PDF options of the AutoCAD PDF driver) it looks like it will include hyperlinks.

Give this a try and update your post with the results. 

If you like to attach a file that represents your library, I can try this on my side too.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

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