No proper export of points to pdf

[Anonymous]

When i want to export my layout to pdf and print it in adobe acrobat, he doesn't print all my
points. When i print directly in autocad, he does but then he turn my A3 format in portrait instead of landscape.
Link WeTransfer to document:
https://we.tl/t-vENwZssSqJ

[cheryl.buck]

Hi @Anonymous,

Welcome to the AutoCAD Community!

Thank you for providing the drawing file.  I see you mention points and the file contains Civil 3D objects, are you working in Civil 3D by chance? 

We'll probably also need to know which version of the application you are working with, which layout you are trying to plot, and your specific plot settings including the plotter driver.  

All the best

[ChicagoLooper]

I'm not getting the same behavior as what you have described. (This is NOT a Civil3D drawing.)

I can print the layout tab named A3 to PDF. The points print like they should. The orientation prints to landscape, not portrait.  Copy the plot settings shown below, you can make adjustments as needed.

A PDF version is attached to this post.

[Anonymous]

When i print your A3 in Adobe Acrobat PRO and Acrobat reader DC it gives the same result as before (you can see the scan in the attachment).  Printing a similar document in acrobat also with the same points it doesnt give that problem and print all the points. Printing in an webdevice is also not a problem but then the orientation is not good so it must be done in acrobat. I have a new printer (BROTHER brother mfc j6930dw) and with other documents its no problem so i dont where to find the problem.

[Anonymous]

I want to plot in layout A3 in AutoCAD 2020.

[Anonymous]

In attachment the plot settings 

[ChicagoLooper]

Your description is confusing. Forget the errors you are getting. Simply explain what you want to achieve. 

• What size sheet should the final output be?
• Do you want portrait or landscape orientation?
• What format do you want for the final output, PDF? OneNote? Webex Doc? Printed hardcopy?
• If you want more than one output format, can you clearly explain which formats?
• Can you go to modelspace and draw a rectangle that captures the points and objects you wish to include in the final output then upload a screenshot that includes the rectangle?

 Do NOT mention any the errors you are getting.

[Anonymous]

Just some objects of the PDF file won't print (like mostly points or rectangles). it seems that the export to pdf (A3 format; landscape orientation) in autocad doesnt work properly. i want a PDF that prints all the objects. You can even see on the scan that some points are just unfinished.

[ChicagoLooper · Accepted solution]

If you want to print a PDF then you need to abandon your 'export' procedure. 

A best practice to create a PDF would be to use the PLOT command. Printing does not only apply to hardcopies, it applies to other types of 'output' as well. Whether a physical sheet such as A3 paper or an electronic copy such as a PDF, it's still output. The selections you choose in the Plot command will give you the control you need.

Use PLOT command. Make sure you use the settings highlighted in RED. Click OK then name and save your PDF.

After opening and viewing your new PDF, you may go back to the Plot dialog window and to your Layout Tab to fine-tune your plot settings and your layout.