Options — Convert DWG/DXF to PDF

Step 1 — Open a Drawing:


Click the Open Drawing File button to add the drawing files you want to convert.

 

Step 2 — Layer Panel

Open the Layer Panel

Click the layer button on the toolbar to show the layer panel on the left.

Show and Hide Layers

Check or uncheck layers in the panel to control visibility.

Line Weight

Enter a value in the field next to the layer name to set line weight. Both inches (in) and millimeters (mm) are supported.

Change Layer Color

Click the color dot to the left of a layer name to open the color picker.

Step 3 — Export Settings

Open the Export Dialog

Click the export button on the toolbar to open the export dialog.

Batch export multiple DWG, DXF, DWF, and DWFX files to PDF.

Also supports batch export and merging multiple DWG, DXF, DWF, and DWFX files into one PDF.

Layout and Layers

Switch to the Layout and Layers tab and select the layouts and layers to export

Page Size

The app provides 32 preset paper sizes. Select one under Predefined, or choose Custom to set dimensions and orientation (Landscape / Portrait).

Page Margin

Set the blank margin around the page. The unit matches the drawing unit and does not change when the scale changes.

PDF Info

Add PDF metadata such as title, author, subject, and keywords.

Security

Set a PDF password and control copying, editing, and printing permissions.

Line Weight and Color

Switch to the "Line Weight and Color" tab to configure colors and line weights, import print style tables (CTB), and set line weight scale.

Watermark

Switch to the "Watermark" tab to configure watermarks.

Supports text and image watermarks. Adjust font, color, angle, and opacity; watermarks are applied when exporting PDF.

Step 4 — Export to PDF

Click the Export PDF button to export the PDF file.

The view switches to the "Log" tab.

When conversion finishes, a "Conversion Result" dialog appears; double-click to open the PDF file.

Issues may occur during conversion—for example, unconfigured SHX fonts may show "?", or images outside the macOS sandbox may not display.

How to configure resources?

After configuring resources, run the PDF conversion again for correct results.


 


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