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The '''Std PrintPdf''' command is primarily intended to create PDF files from [[TechDraw_Module|TechDraw Workbench]] pages, but can also be used to create a PDF from what is currently visible in the [[3D_View|3D View]].
The '''Std PrintPdf''' command is primarily intended to create PDF files from [[TechDraw_Module|TechDraw Workbench]] pages, but can also be used to create a PDF from what is currently visible in the [[3D_View|3D view]].


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# If required activate the correct TechDraw page or change the 3D View to your liking.
# If required activate the correct TechDraw page or change the 3D view to your liking.
# Select the {{MenuCommand|File → [[Image:Std_PrintPdf.svg|16px]] Export PDF...}} option from the menu.
# Select the {{MenuCommand|File → [[Image:Std_PrintPdf.svg|16px]] Export PDF...}} option from the menu.
# Enter a filename in the dialog box.
# Enter a filename in the dialog box.

Revision as of 20:52, 9 March 2020

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Std PrintPdf

Menu location
File → Export PDF...
Workbenches
All
Default shortcut
-
Introduced in version
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See also
Std Print, Std Export, Std ViewScreenShot

Description

The Std PrintPdf command is primarily intended to create PDF files from TechDraw Workbench pages, but can also be used to create a PDF from what is currently visible in the 3D view.

Usage

  1. If required activate the correct TechDraw page or change the 3D view to your liking.
  2. Select the File → Export PDF... option from the menu.
  3. Enter a filename in the dialog box.
  4. Press the Save button.

Notes

  • To create a PDF from a TechDraw page you can also use the File → Export → Technical Drawing (*.svg *.dxf *.pdf) menu option.
  • A PDF file created from the 3D view will contain a bitmap image, a screenshot.

Preferences

  • The last used file location is stored: Tools → Edit parameters... → BaseApp → Preferences → General → FileOpenSavePath.