batch printing to pdf issues ERROR: Error saving PDF file; PDF file is open or u

[melissalivanes]

Hi

I am having major issues batch plotting for the first time and I haven't managed to find a solution, although I have tried multiple ways to fix it.

It has managed to print pages 1-5 perfectly but 6-9 I'm having issues and when I print each page individually the quality is really poor, but one page at a time works, its just batching the whole set of layouts

error message ERROR: Error saving PDF file; PDF file is open or uneditable.

Autocad Lt 2014

each page is set up the same.

its being printed to a adobe PDF

I select from to pdf when batch plotting.

I must be missing something...if anyone can help please.

[pendean]

Error message says you have an open PDF: why not disable the function in your PDF driver to open a pdf after completion and see if that helps.
Did you remember to turn off background publishing in OPTIONS command's Plot tab? That's important too.

[melissalivanes]

thanks for your response.

I actually figured it out - the dwg to pdf.pc3 file was configured incorrectly, I fixed that and set all layouts to the same file and it worked!

[Anonymous]

What did you fix in your .PC3 file that fixed the problem?

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@melissalivanes wrote:

thanks for your response.

I actually figured it out - the dwg to pdf.pc3 file was configured incorrectly, I fixed that and set all layouts to the same file and it worked!

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[Anonymous]

I have this problem but I dont find what may be the problem with the DWGtoPDF.dc3. What is it that you configured?

[pv79]

I have this problem too. It started since a week, or two. I don't see any update being installed recently. I'm using AutoCad 2012 on Windows 10 and FoxitReader for pdf viewing. When I want to rewrite a pdf file after some revision, it doesn't work. Instead the original pdf is deleted, and in the log I got the message: "ERROR: Error saving PDF file; PDF file is open or uneditable."

[maratovich]

At the time of publication, disable the Avast antivirus well or the like (in which there is no algorithm for determining viruses, and culling is on a white list).
Their white list is bloated, does not have time to sort out and compare, it takes a lot of time, therefore it does not allow AutoCAD to write a file.

[pendean]

Your error message has nothing to do with AutoCAD: it looks like your Win10 login has restrictions for you overwriting files or as noted by others you have a very aggressive anti-virus program, OR there is a problem with FoxitReader opening the file off-screen after PDF creation.

[pv79]

Thanks. It seems to be really caused by Avast. When it's turned off, publishing works without any issues.

[Anonymous]

Is there a chance AVG could be causing this problem? I do not have avast

[Anonymous]

I solved the problem by deactivating avast antivirus. It looks like it was
deleting the files

[maratovich]

Most likely you need to disable AVG (this is the same principle as Avast)

[ScottEPA]

This is exactly what mine is doing, with Avast turned off PDF batch plot works absolutely fine.

I have tried adding exceptions to Acrobat and Autocad 2021 LT but it still doesnt work unless i completely disable Avast.. 

Anyone know what exceptions need to be added to allow autocad to write these PDF batch plot files?

[maratovich]

Just turn off Avast completely.

[ScottEPA]

I still want my anti virus protection though its a paid subscription? I just need to change the settings so it allows auto cad and PDF to work as it always used to work simultaneously.

I just need to know which files need to be added as exceptions so it doesn't get blocked.

I shouldnt have to disable antivirus everytime i want to make a pdf drawing

[pendean]

Get rid of AVAST and try others out there. There are dozens of options that work just as good if not better.

[rlewis6J8RM]

This completely worked for me. Once I uninstalled Avast, I restarted my computer and reopened AutoCAD and performed a batch plot. I was able to Batch Plot without any errors, finally. Thank you for this insight!