andar424 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Is there a simple way to convert a group of idw's/dwg's to pdf's? I'm thinking I can use the task scheduler like I'm going to print them all, and then select the print to pdf out of the drop down box for the selection of the printer and give it a location to save. I was just curious if other people use that method if it works, or if there is a more simple way to do it. TIA guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGAL Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Did you search for "Plot to pdf" theres is heaps of stuff here about using publish or lisps in conjunction with a script could do as many dwgs as you like in one go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Mather Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 ..... lisps in conjunction with a script could do as many dwgs as you like in one go. Did you read the problem description and forum location. Autodesk Inventor does not use lisp Look into the Design Assistant. I'm not sure the functionality is there, but that is the first place I would look. I assume you are not using Vault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andar424 Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 Not using vault, correct. We used the task scheduler yesterday to do what I originally described, and it worked. The only problem is you are prompted for each of your pdf's you are creating for a save location. I'm wondering if there is a way to just point the scheduler to a file to drop them into... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW210 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 You might look into PrimoPDF or similar third party solutions. Search for a MACRO for Inventor over at Autodesk Community and other Inventor Forums and sites might turn up some options for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajcraig99 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Are these options open to vault users also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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