I am looking for a reasonably accurate + reliable pdf to dwg convertor... Anyone have any experience, recommendations...? I have tried using a couple though they have not been accurate (various scaling issues).
next to impossible - if the pdf was created through a vector program u can use illustrator and "livetrace" the file. but even still its not the most accurate.
Ive also herd of rastorcad....i dunno much about it though
rhino imports/exports these file types. not sure about the scale issue though...
as far as live trace in illustrator, there's no need if it's already a vector based pdf--just open it up, ungroup as needed, and edit. raster based would be another issue
PDF to dwg - recommended convertors/software?
Hello all,
I am looking for a reasonably accurate + reliable pdf to dwg convertor... Anyone have any experience, recommendations...? I have tried using a couple though they have not been accurate (various scaling issues).
Would appreciate any insights.
next to impossible - if the pdf was created through a vector program u can use illustrator and "livetrace" the file. but even still its not the most accurate.
Ive also herd of rastorcad....i dunno much about it though
rhino imports/exports these file types. not sure about the scale issue though...
as far as live trace in illustrator, there's no need if it's already a vector based pdf--just open it up, ungroup as needed, and edit. raster based would be another issue
open it in illustrator then export as dwg.
^^^this^^^
Only works if the pdf still has all of its vector data embedded and isn't derived from a raster image though.
You can try this converter http://www.autodwg.com/pdf-to-dwg-converter/
as there is an option to set the scale of the conversion.
drop it in rhino and export as a .dwg file. keeps the lines clean and whatnot.
we need to see what you're working with for quality, resolution etc.
Yes ^ask for original dwg, you'll be surprised how very few people use acrobat to make technical drawings :)
Otherwise, import in Rhino if it has layer info and lineweights, if not go illustrator.
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