Batch PDF Printing

[MikeP]

How can I print multiple layouts to PDF at one time?

[SAFeSTeR]

Do you mean multiple layouts into the same PDF or separate PDF's?

[ReMark]

Can't this be done via the PUBLISH command?

[MikeP]

Do you mean multiple layouts into the same PDF or separate PDF's?

either or, it doesnt matter.

[MikeP]

Can't this be done via the PUBLISH command?

Tried it. I do not see how to select a PDF as a plotter. unless you know something I dont

[SAFeSTeR]

Can't this be done via the PUBLISH command?

Yes, works for me, I use AutoCAD LT 2011, so unsure if it's available in 2009.

CTRL select all the layouts, right click and select 'Publish selected layouts'.
Select 'PDF' from the 'Publish To' drop down menu.
Click 'Publish'.
Select save destination and click 'Select'.

Edit: This will add them all to one PDF. Might be useful to make sure the layouts all have the same plot setup.

[ReMark]

Have you clicked on the Publish Options button in the Publish window?

[MikeP]

Yes, works for me, I use AutoCAD LT 2011, so unsure if it's available in 2009.

CTRL select all the layouts, right click and select 'Publish selected layouts'.
Select 'PDF' from the 'Publish To' drop down menu.
Click 'Publish'.
Select save destination and click 'Select'.

Edit: This will add them all to one PDF. Might be useful to make sure the layouts all have the same plot setup.

what is the file type it creates? the only option I have is to create a .DSD WTF is that?

[MikeP]

Have you clicked on the Publish Options button in the Publish window?

have you checked that window yourself? There is nothing in the publish options that relates to PDF.

[SAFeSTeR]

I have no idea, but I found these:

http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13320
http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13321