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Output, Convert With, Options

 
This section will cover:
  • How files are created and the file type that will be created.
  • The default PDF filename and which layouts are displayed in the Layout Selection Tree Control.
  • Options for pre and post conversion actions.
 
 
Output, Convert With, Options
 
1

Output

Output Drop-Down Listbox [Left Side]
Select how the files will be created with regard to conversion output.  There are 3 options depending on the output type.
  • Single PDF or DWF Containing All Files - Creates a multi-paged file that contains all the files selected for conversion.
  • One PDF or DWF Per File - Creates a multi-paged file that contains only the selected modelspace, layouts or saved views for each individual source file converted.
  • One PDF or DWF Per Layout or View - Creates a single page file for each and every selected modelspace, layout or saved view from the source files converted.
 
 
Output Drop-Down Listbox [Right Side]
Select the file type for conversion output. Output file types other than PDF and DWF multi-paged formats will automatically set the "Left" pulldown setting to "One Page Per Layout" due to the specifications of each respective file type.
 
2

Convert With

Select which installed application with regard to AutoCAD version is to be used for converting DWG file types specifically.
 
Only AutoCAD 2000 and later versions will be listed in the ''Convert With'' drop-down if they are already installed on the same computer as AcroPlot Pro. AutoCAD LT is not included due its limited functionality which does not allow AcroPlot Pro to run any batch processes using this application. See ''Creating PDF files with AutoCAD LT'' section.
 
We also have a built-in DWG interpreter "Convert without AutoCAD (Basic DWG Interpretation)" for all other users.
 
3

Options

Open the first file when finished
When checked the first file that was generated will be opened in the default program associated for that file type (Similar to double clicking on a file in Explore).
 
Do not get the drawing info
When checked it allows AcroPlot to load AutoCAD DWG files into the program faster by not inspecting each file to discover layouts, views, etc.
 
Enable Preview Window
When checked it allows viewing files in the preview pane by holding down the Alt key while selecting a file or layout.
 
Filter Files Button
This button is a shortcut to the setup options ''Files'' tab.  In this tab select any of the supported file types to be shown in the File Tree window for conversion (.dwg, .pdf, .doc, .txt, .dxf, .rtf)
 
Filter Layouts Button
This button is a shortcut to the setup options ''Layouts, Views, Layers'' tab.  This tab configures settings to omit or always include specific DWG elements like layouts, views, or layers when processing file conversions.