Converting multiple pdf to dwg

[Anonymous]

Hey everyone,

I've got 20 pdf files, each contains approx. 100 pages and I need to convert all of them to dwg. Is there any solution I could manage it apart from manually converting pages one by one? Thx much for any suggestion.

[maratovich]

No problems. Use this:

[Anonymous]

Thanks much, nevertheless there is one more problem. When I start AutoViewport, select files and click start, it shows error "unable to open and connect autoCAD", although I've got it installed and even opened. I'm using autoCAD 2020 trial version. Is there a way to solve this?

[maratovich]

I apologize, I did not pay attention to LT - this is only for the full AutoCAD.
In LT it is not possible. Nothing works in it - there is no lisp, no vba, no other programs.

[pendean]

You will need to purchase a standalone 3rd party converter: LT has no such ability and LT by design does not work with AutoCAD add-ons (part of the discount pricing that is the software).

OR... find an intern for the week.

[Johneng · Accepted solution]

You could write a simple script file. Something similar to this. Just change the file name and insertion point for your specific PDF file needs. You can use the attached txt file as a starting point. Modify for your needs and then change the extension to scr. Then run the script command.

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
1
0,0

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
2
10,0

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
3
20,0

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
4
30,0

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
5
0,12

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
6
10,12

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
7
20,12

-pdfimport

"C:\Users\YOUR PDF FILE PATH HERE.pdf"
8
30,12

[arshdeepsingh404]

Here is another way to import multiple PDF pages into AutoCAD at once Importing multiple PDF pages into AutoCAD

[pendean]

@arshdeepsingh404 Nice tip, seems to work well in the LT2025 variant.

[arshdeepsingh404]

@pendean Thanks Dean for checking it in AutoCAD LT as well, I am glad this works on both platforms.

[bim.gedung.051]

thanks, you make my life so much easier.