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How to add AutoCAD layer information in PDF file?

June 19, 2012 by 6 Comments
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This question has been asking repeatedly, so I think I should share it here. The question is: how can we have layer information when we plot to PDF files? The same question is for DWF format. PDF probably is the most popular format for sending documents because PDF reader/viewer is free. The problem is, we still want to have control to our drawings. One of the popular information we want to keep is layer information.

layer information in pdf file

Choose DWG to PDF plotter

When you plot your drawing, choose DWG to PDF plotter. It’s included in AutoCAD installation, so you don’t need any other additional PDF plotter. It is quite good, and actually I think it works better for AutoCAD.

Click properties on the right side of plotter name.

plotter properties

Configuring plotter

In plotter configuration dialog, choose custom properties in the list. Then click custom properties… to make necessary changes.

plotter custom properties

Custom properties dialog will open. Make sure include layer information in this dialog is checked.

include layer information in pdf

Now click OK until you get back to plot dialog box. Try to plot your drawing.

For DWF plotter

If you want to plot to DWF file and have layer information, you can do the same steps as described above.

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  • MCM6623

    I tried this with AutoCAD LT 07 and it didn’t work. Is this because I have LT or 07?

  • Thao Pham

    When I choose Custom Properties already, it doesn’t show the dialoge like that! I’m using cad 2007. Help me, please!!

  • Renato

    eu acho que só vai funcionar se for o autocad 2012 se eu estiver correto me enforme…

  • CADboogie

    I am working with AutoCAD 2013 but I dont have the DWG to PDF printer. I remember using it in previous versions. DId autodesk remove it?

    • http://cad-notes.com Edwin Prakoso

      No, the printer is still there. You may need to add it manually.

    • http://cad-notes.com Edwin Prakoso

      Check this tutorial: How to add DWG to PDF plotter