Convolutions with PDF to CAD conversion

Chandresh Chudasama
Building Information Modeling
2 min readMar 9, 2021

AutoCAD software has become an intricate part of architectural works by supporting its design and other CAD services. CAD conversions is a process that has high significance in the architectural industry. There is a huge demand for PDF to CAD conversions by designers, contractors, architects, and engineers to aid them with quality drawings for renovation and other construction projects. The conversion process is not as simple as it appears to be. There are a lot of things to consider while trying to transform PDF files into quality CAD drawings.

PDF to CAD Conversion

Conversion is indeed a challenging task. Here are some of the problems that can arise in conversion services:

Absence of CAD specific elements

Converting PDF to CAD benefits the entire construction procedure. But PDF files are not that easy to work with. They do not contain the arcs and circles which are otherwise present in CAD entities. And this makes the procedure a complicated one in CAD Conversion. These are supposed to be created with the lines themselves. Only properly trained experts can make it and produce better quality results.

Complex strings of text

PDF to CAD creates few disputing factors for the work of many AEC professionals. In PDF format, all the texts are given as a string of independent characters. These characters consist of a particular style of information and a position to it. If not done properly with adept knowledge, then the texts can be vague or illegible.

Multiple raster-based files

With too many raster files in PDF, it creates complications while conversion is carried out. PDF contains many raster files instead of the idea single one, and if not converted correctly, the output can be generated with low quality. This way the file can be damaged as well.

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Chandresh Chudasama
Building Information Modeling

I am CEO at Archdraw Outsourcing which provides AutoCAD and Revit Services such as CAD Drafting, 3D Modeling, BIM, 3D Rendering, CAD Conversion, BIM Conversion.