Creating a black & white PDF from AutoCAD | Revu 21

How to use the Bluebeam PDF printer or plugin for AutoCAD to create a black and white PDF.

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Problem

How do I create a black and white or monochrome PDF from AutoCAD using the Bluebeam plugin or the Bluebeam PDF printer?

Solution

AutoCAD's plot style tables (".ctb" and ".stb" files) define the line color and line weight when PDFs are created from AutoCAD drawings. Use the following instructions to create a black and white PDF.

The plugin for AutoCAD is only available with a Core or Complete subscription. If you have Basics, use the Bluebeam PDF printer.

Using the settings in the AutoCAD page setup through the Create PDF button of the plugin:

  1. Open the drawing in AutoCAD.
  2. Select the Layout tab you want to configure.
  3. Click File >Page Setup Manager >Modify.
  4. Select monochrome.ctb in the Plot style table list.
  5. Check the Plot with plot styles check box, and click OK.
  6. Click Create Fileto create the PDF file.

Using the Custom PDF Page Setup through the Change Settings button of the plugin:

  1. Open the drawing in AutoCAD.
  2. Click Change Settings , then the Page Setup tab.
  3. Select Custom or Global in the Page Setup list.
  4. Select monochrome.ctb in the Plot style table list, and then check the Plot with Plot Styles check box.
  5. Click Create File to create the PDF file.

Using the Bluebeam PDF printer:

  1. Open the drawing in AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT or Design Review.
  2. Select the Layout tab you want to plot.
  3. Click File >Plot, or File >Print >Plot.
  4. Select Bluebeam PDF in the Printer/plotter Name list.
  5. Select monochrome or Grayscale in the Plot style table list.
  6. Check the Plot with plot styles check box, and then click OK.

Refer to your AutoCAD documentation for assistance on creating plot style tables. You can use the standard "monochrome" plot style as a template to create a customized file for your company.

AutoCAD's plot style tables (".ctb" and ".stb" files) define the line color and line weight when PDFs are created from AutoCAD drawings. Use the information in this article to create a black and white PDF in Revu 21. The plugin for AutoCAD is supported by Core and Complete. Use the Bluebeam PDF printer if you have Basics.

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