alfresco Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I have been sent a PDF file with a landscape plan. What do I need to do in order to use this as a working copy for updates and to add additional information and design elements? Thanks. Quote Link to comment
Ray Libby Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I think you need to explain better what you are trying to do. Quote Link to comment
Jonathan Pickup Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Some more information would be nice. you can import a PDF by using the command, File > Import > Import PDF... Have you had a look at the quickstart guide for landscape, it will show you how to place plants and hardscape. http://www.nemetschek.net/training/free_resource.php Quote Link to comment
alfresco Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 I would like to create a veiwport for a part of the plan that was sent to me in a PDF. I would like to change the patio configuration, add structual components and add plant material. However, when I started to create a viewport I ended up changing the scale and the plan became distorted. I am doing something wrong. How do I create a design layer from a PDF file? Thanks Quote Link to comment
Ray Libby Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 You can't create a design layer from a PDF. I'm still not quite sure what you want to do but if you have the PDF at the correct scale on a design layer you can trace over the PDF to recreate the contents. You can't edit a PDF in Vectorworks. It would really help to know your version of Vectorworks and computer specs including OS. Click the My Stuff link at the top, My Profile and create a signature with that info. Quote Link to comment
monkey Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 why dont to bring the pdf into adobe illustrator and then convert it into a dwg if you want to edit it Quote Link to comment
alfresco Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thank you very much. I created a design layer by tracing over the portion of the PDF that I was interested in and converted to an appropriate scale. I was able to complete the task at hand. I was trying to use the PDF directly. My Mistake. I will look in to the adobe illistrator as a future option. Thanks Ray and Monkey for all your time and help. Quote Link to comment
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