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To install DWGgateway and create PDF documents:

1) Download product and install (respond to prompts).

2) To create a PDF document from within AutoCAD:

     a) A document must be opened

     b) Select the "Create PDF" menu selection from the DWGgateway menu

         or select the "Create PDF" toolbar icon from the DWGgateway toolbar

     c) The "Page Setup" dialog will be presented to you to select your options.

         recommended settings:

                i) Select your correct paper size.

               ii) Select "Extents" in Plot area frame.

              iii) Select "Scaled to Fit" in Plot scale frame.

              iv) Select "Center the Plot" checkbox in the Plot offset frame.

      d) Select "OK" on the Page Setup dialog.

      e) Select the name of the PDF file you wish to create.

      f) You are done (and the PDF reader will open if installed) with your PDF.

3) The PDF version that is created is version 6.  You must have version 6 or higher of Acrobat® Reader® software installed in order to view your PDF document.

Please note:

If you are using AutoCAD R14, you will not be able to create PDF documents using DWGgateway at this time.  We are currently investigating support for AutoCAD 14 in our next release of DWGgateway.  All other functionality is supported for AutoCAD R14.

If you are using Windows 95, 98 or ME, you must have windows installer present on your computer.  You can download windows installer from the following link:

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