homeraway Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Is there a way to insert or import a pdf file into an AutoCAD 2007 drawing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 yes, insert OLE object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeraway Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 I get the error message: Failed to create object. Make sure the object is entered in the system registy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 huh... could be that OLE/PDF is not supported in 2007. Do you have some way to convert the PDF to a TIF or something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeraway Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 The only other thing I know to do is plot the pdf (it is large - 36" x 42"), scan the plot with a large format scanner, and then insert the scanned image. I was hoping to save all those steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 When I put the error-message in Google there are quite a few answer so if it feels better you are not alone But there are a few solutions presented, try and search and see if you can do anything with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanjt Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 2009 was the first and you had to download an add-on (only available to subscription users). Just save the PDF as an image and import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Adobe Pro, I don't know about standard, allows you to save a *.pdf as a *.jpg image, and more options for save as. Just checked Adobe Standard, same save as options including, *.jpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG7308 Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 I use 2007 as well and I open the PDF with Photoshop and save it to about 300 dpi (so that the file is not too large) jpeg image. Then insert with raster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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