CAD tip # 13082:

Question

CAD
% platform category

PDF published from AutoCAD shows blurred lines.

A line drawing exported to PDF has blurry, pixelated lines with jagged outlines. Or it does not respect the drawing's plot style settings.

This may be caused e.g. by a too low print resolution setting, or by publishing the PDF file in raster mode, or by an incorrectly selected print driver.

When publishing a PDF file, use the AutoCAD built-in drivers "AutoCAD PDF" or "DWG To PDF" (in older versions) if possible. You can set the print resolution in the PLOT dialog using "PDF Options" or "Custom properties".

When printing a drawing in a visual style other than "2D wireframe", a raster PDF (not a standard vector PDF) file will be created. Therefore, if you have a problem with blurred lines, check the current visual style (top left menu in the drawing window) - to see if you have it set by mistake to "Hidden" for example. Also, the raster rendering style will use the colors according to the view, not the to the preset plot style (e.g. Monochrome).

Compare PDFs published in the "Hidden" and "2D wireframe" modes (detail):

ACADACLTMapCivilPlant

* CAD

1.10.2021 31589×

Comments Tell a friend

Prices - CAD eShop:

applies to: AutoCAD · AutoCAD LT · AutoCAD Map 3D · Civil 3D · AutoCAD Plant 3D ·

Back All CAD Tips

3DintCurves - intersections of curves with 3D solids. « | » Break view from secondary views in Fusion 360.

Have we helped you? If you want to support the CAD Forum web service, consider buying one of our CAD applications, or our custom software development offerings, or donating via PayPal (see above). You may also add a link to your web - like this "fan" link:

CAD: OS: Categ:
Text:	FAQ glossary

Featuring:
Increase your productivity with our set of BIM add-on functions for Autodesk Revit
CADstudio Revit Tools More info

Please use these tips at your own risk.
Arkance Systems is not responsible for possible problems that may occur as a result of using any of these tips.

	CAD Forum - tips, tricks, utilities, help, how-tos and FAQ for AutoCAD, LT, Inventor, Revit, Map, Civil 3D, Fusion 360, Forma, 3ds Max and other Autodesk software (support by Arkance Systems) - see About	Arkance Systems CZ s.r.o. (CAD Studio) - Autodesk Platinum Partner & Training Center & Consulting Services Partner	CONTACT: webmaster.cz@arkance-systems.com tel. +420 910 970 111
	Copyright © 2024 \| Advertise with us \| Online privacy

CZ \| EN \| DE
Login or
registration
	Visitors: 8671