PDF from DWG file.ctb

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Davide78
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PDF from DWG file.ctb

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Hi, the procedure for printing an Autocad file (.dwg) in PDF involves using a specific print file (.ctb).
The PDF printouts generated by Autocad contain a lot of data coming from the program (for example the layers).

Is it possible to understand from a PDF file the ctb used to generate it?

Note: PDF prints from AutoCAD are usually created with the process integrated in AutoCAD (DWG to PDF.pc3 "virtual printer") and not with the use of the PDF Xchange program

Thank you
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Re: PDF from DWG file.ctb

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Hi, Davide78

I will get confirmation from the devs, but I believe the information is lost in the process.
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Paul O'Rorke
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Re: PDF from DWG file.ctb

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Hi, again,

I have confirmation that there is no way to determine that from the PDF I am afraid.
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Paul O'Rorke
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