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    PDF2CAD 12 Software  Fast PDF to DXF/DWG Conversion

pdf2cad 12

$199.99

Convert PDF to DWG, DXF, or HPGL — Fast and Precisely

pdf2cad is a robust and efficient tool designed to convert 2D vector PDFs, EPS, and Adobe Illustrator files into fully editable CAD drawings. With just a few clicks, you can transform complex designs into accurate DWG, DXF, or HPGL files—eliminating the need for manual redrawing and saving hours of valuable time.

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Convert PDF, EPS, and Adobe Illustrator Files to CAD Formats

pdf2cad is a utility designed to convert vector-based PDF, EPS, and Adobe Illustrator files into editable CAD drawings. The software outputs to DWG, DXF, or HPGL formats, significantly reducing the time required for manual redrawing.

Converted files are compatible with major engineering applications, including TurboCAD, DesignCAD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and others.

Suitable Applications

  • Technical drawings
  • Architectural floor plans
  • Network diagrams
  • Organizational charts

For computer-generated input files, pdf2cad extracts CAD entities, objects, text, and layers with precision. Page merging and layout preservation are supported. Scanned images are placed on a non-editable tracing layer.

Features:

  • Full or partial page conversion
  • Batch processing for multiple files
  • Attribute control and editing options
  • Efficient interface for streamlined operation

File Conversion

Standard input and output support

  • Converts vector PDF, Adobe Illustrator (AI), and EPS files to DWG, DXF, and HPGL formats
  • Supports single-file and batch processing
  • Converts all pages or a specified page range
  • Saves images as referenced files in DXF format

Object and Text Recognition

Extraction of design elements and text

  • Detects and converts CAD objects
  • Concatenates characters into editable words and text lines
  • Option to exclude text, images, or paths during conversion
  • Supports Unicode characters and non-standard fonts
  • Handles unknown character encoding
  • Maps fonts for visual consistency
  • Provides font-related warnings

Layout and Output Control

Adjustments to page content and formatting

  • Cropping tools to remove unwanted areas
  • Adds white space to page layout
  • Rotates output by any specified angle
  • Scales pages to match original dimensions and fills
  • Sets minimum line width
  • Converts dashed and dotted lines into individual segments
  • Option to remove or outline hatches and fills
  • Option to ignore small images or convert them to vector
  • Option to ignore objects with alpha fill settings

Layer Management

Layer assignment and organization

  • Separates layers based on color or other definitions
  • Assigns layers based on entity type
  • Supports nested layering and layer name verification

Developer Integration

Tools for automation and custom workflows

  • Available as a command-line utility and Windows DLL
  • Includes PDF interpreter enhancements
  • Added scaling options for DXF and DWG formats
  • Reports errors and warnings during conversion
  • Includes bug fixes and format-specific updates

Interface and Usability

Controls for file handling and conversion settings

  • Provides access to all conversion options through a structured interface
  • Allows selection of files, formats, and conversion parameters

System & Performance

  • 64-bit support: Enables conversion of larger and more complex files
  • Improved layering support: More accurate translation of PDF drawings into AutoCAD files, including support for Unicode-based layer names
  • Unicode character support: Converts PDF files containing Asian and international language text into corresponding CAD text

Drawing Controls

  • Horizontal and vertical flip options: Allows flipping of PDF drawings during conversion
  • Multi-page PDF merging: Combines multiple pages into a single DWG drawing, aligned horizontally or vertically
  • Password-protected PDF support: Converts secured PDF files to DWG format

Format-Specific Upgrades

  • DXF/DWG: Added support for transparency fills and scaling factors
  • HPGL: Enhanced output with support for circles and ellipses

Text Handling

  • Automatic font name mapping: New engine for improved font matching
  • Condensed text support: Enhanced handling of compressed text in DXF/DWG output

Layering Options

  • PDF layer selection: Choose specific layers for conversion
  • Layer-to-file conversion: Option to convert each PDF layer into a separate CAD file

Object Handling

  • Advanced image object processing: Improved options for managing embedded images
  • Polyline conversion: Option to convert connected LINE objects into a single POLYOBJECT
  • Operating System: Windows 11, 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor:3 GHz or faster CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 50 MB available hard drive space
  • Other: Mouse Pointing Device (wheel button recommended).

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