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The PDF format is widely recognized for its compatibility with professional and educational applications, making it an excellent choice for preserving and printing crucial business documents. In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps to convert a DWG file to PDF using an AutoCAD file converter. Specifically, we will demonstrate how to convert DWG to PDF in C# by leveraging the AutoCAD C# API. With a custom DWG to PDF converter, you can easily export DWG to PDF and view AutoCAD files without the need for third-party software.
What You Will Learn
In this article, you will discover:
AutoCAD C# API Installation
Installing Aspose.CAD for .NET is a straightforward process. You can either download the DLL file or execute the following command in the NuGet Package Manager:
PM> Install-Package Aspose.CAD
Convert DWG to PDF in C# - Code Example
Let’s implement our DWG to PDF converter using the AutoCAD C# API. Follow these steps to get started:
- Use the Load method from the Image class to load the source DWG file.
- Create an instance of CadRasterizationOptions and configure its properties, such as PageWidth, PageHeight, and AutomaticLayoutsScaling.
- Instantiate the PdfOptions class.
- Set the VectorRasterizationOptions property.
- Finally, convert DWG to PDF by invoking the Save method.
Here’s a code sample demonstrating how to convert DWG to PDF in C# programmatically:
You can view the output in the image below:
Online DWG to PDF Converter
For those who prefer a web-based solution, Aspose.CAD for .NET also offers an online tool for DWG to PDF conversion. This AutoCAD file converter provides robust conversion capabilities and manipulation features, ensuring a free and secure experience.
Export DWG to PDF - Get a Free License
You can obtain a free temporary license to explore the features of this AutoCAD C# API without any evaluation limitations.
Summing Up
In conclusion, we explored how to convert DWG to PDF in C# programmatically and implemented the basic functionality to export DWG to PDF using the AutoCAD C# API. We hope this guide helps you build a DWG to PDF converter to streamline your processes. For further information, visit the documentation, API references, and GitHub repository to learn more about Aspose.CAD for .NET.
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Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
How to convert DWG to PDF using C#?
You can programmatically export DWG to PDF in C# using Aspose.CAD for .NET. A detailed guide with a code sample can be found here.
How to convert a DWG file into PDF?
This online tool is widely used to convert AutoCAD files into other popular formats. No subscription is required to use this AutoCAD file converter.
