This article aims to show you how to use VeryDOC DWG to PDF Converter to convert AutoCAD to PDF and edit PDF page size with command line on Windows platforms.
Here is trial version of VeryDOC DWG to PDF Converter below:
After you get trial version of this application in your computer, both GUI and CMD are located in your computer. And here are details about using CMD version of this utility to convert AutoCAD files to PDF files and edit PDF page size with commands:
1. Open command prompt window
Command prompt is running environment of commands, so please run cmd.exe in your computer to open it directly. Then, you can use that utility to accomplish conversion step by step.
2. Convert AutoCAD file to PDF file and set PDF page size
After command prompt is opened, please refer to following example to fulfill process by yourself:
dwg2pdf.exe -w 800 -h 600 -i C:\input1.dwg -o C:\output1.pdf
where parameters:
-i <AutoCAD Files>: specify input AutoCAD filename
-o <PDF Files>: specify output PDF filename
-w <Page Width>: specify page width, unit is point
-h <Page Height>: specify page height, unit is point
where directories:
dwg2pdf.exe is to call executive file “dwg2pdf.exe” to run software
C:\input1.dwg is to ensure input file
C:\output1.pdf is to ensure output file
After commands and parameters like above are typed in command prompt, you can directly convert AutoCAD files, e.g., C:\input1.dwg to PDF file C:\output1.pdf with specific page size.
Extension Knowledge
CAD (Computer-Aided Design) files may contain 2D or 3D designs. They are generated by CAD software programs, which can be used to create models or architecture plans. 2D CAD files are often referred to as drawings, while 3D files are often called models, parts, or assemblies. Common CAD file extensions include .dwg, .dxf, .dwf, etc..
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