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Mar

2021

Importing PDF into AutoCAD with layers [video]

Have a PDF with layers? Convert those into vector CAD layers

When exporting PDF files from an AutoCAD DWG file, it’s considered a best practice to include layers. Importing PDF into AutoCAD with layers can be very useful. That way you can turn on or off the layers in Adobe Acrobat, or any PDF reader. But what if you want to take a PDF, and import it into AutoCAD, and retain the separate layers? This can easily be done in AutoCAD using the Import PDF feature. This allows you to retain the layers, text, objects and images. Check out the video below for a step-by-step guide to importing your PDF into CAD, while retaining the layers. Great information from The CAD Geek on YouTube.

Importing PDF to AutoCAD DWG with layers

Have a PDF without layers?

That’s where we can help you!

If your PDF plan doesn’t have layers because it was not exported with layers, or you have an old blueprint, microfilm scan, we can convert that PDF to AutoCAD DWG and create new layers. It will speed up your remodel project, and you will always have a vector image to work from. We do this by re-drafting the plans in CAD, giving you a clean file with vector lines that you can work on. For a quote to convert your CAD send us your files.

Get going with CAD

CAD and Revit are both capable of importing PDF files. AutoCAD however, is easier, as it’s using a 3D environment. Be sure to check out the newest features in Autodesk AutoCAD. If you don’t already own AutoCAD, you can download a free trial.

Be sure to check out some of our other blog posts, including reduction and enlargement percentage chart, AutoCAD scale factor charts, and converting plans between metric and imperial measurements. We are located in Del Mar, California, and have been supporting the architectural, interior design, engineering and construction industries since 1978.

Mar

2020

3-D Architectural Rendering Services

Home or business top-down rendering

Architects are constantly wanting to help their customers visualize their new residence or remodel. This makes 3-D renderings more valuable than ever. They can leave nothing to the imagination of your customer, and show them spaces, materials, furniture, fixtures, windows and doors. In our example here, you can see hardwood floors, tile, stairs, curtains, sink, chairs, couches, stove, and a washer and dryer.

Affordable 3-D visualization

Prices start at $400, our 3-D architectural rendering services fit in any budget. This is the best possible way to show your vision, to your customers. We also offer 3-D elevation renderings, and even 3D video walk-through. Want an exact price and estimated time of completion? Send your files for a complete free estimate.

How is it done?

We work with a team of experienced drafters, using programs like Revit to model your design. This gives you a scale digital model using vector graphics, for limitless enlargement. We can also render images for you to use for print and web display. You will receive a JPG file that you can email to your customer.

Interested in conversion to AutoCAD? Read more here.

3-D printed building

We also offer 3-D printed buildings for your architectural or developmental project. We can take your digital file and print it on our high-tech 3-D printers, and send you a finished product. We have different color filament so your building can show different colors. Contact us for more information on printing 3-D architectural models.

Printed on high-quality paper

Our parent company, Del Mar Blue Print has many high quality paper printers with a vast variety of paper stock. Have your design printed on gloss, matte, stain, silk, dibond, acrylic, coroplast, foamcore, and Gatorboard. Have your prints looking sharp for your presentation. We ship worldwide.

Jul

2018

Can PDF2CAD do what we do?

The short answer is, not even close!

Many of our customers think that our PDF to DWG service is done with software. I decided to find a software that claims to do this, and tried it with the program PDF2CAD. This program is free for 30 days, and then you must pay $100. What this software does offer is a conversion of your PDF to a single layered DWG file, that looks exactly like your PDF. There are no lines, it’s only dots that are not easy to manipulate like vector lines. How is this program useful? It could be of use if you have a PDF that you just want to draw over, but it is not useful for manipulation.

“Use pdf2cad to transform vector PDF files into editable CAD drawings such as DXF and DWG saving hours of redraw time.”

This quite is taken from their website. This is only true if you start with a multi-layered PDF. But if you have one of those, you can just import it into CAD and have the layers anyway. We can take a raw scanned PDF or TIF and convert it to DWG with layers, colors, layer names, and readable fonts. Everything is vector.

What makes Convert2AutoCAD better?

We redraw your plan by hand in AutoCAD by expert drafters. This is lets you manipulate each line and hatch, and your plans will look very clean. This is also useful for old plans that are difficult to read. They will look like brand new plans. Check out the video below to see both PDF2CAD and Convert2CAD converting the same scanned plan. Get a quote on conversions to CAD. Also our pricing is always on our website, so there will be no unexpected bills.

The video above compares PDF2CAD to Convert2AutoCAD.

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Importing PDF into AutoCAD with layers [video]

Have a PDF with layers? Convert those into vector CAD layers