dwg to pdf using PDF Generator ES2

[melghali]

Hello,

I'm trying to use LiveCycle PDF Generator ES2 to convert a .dwg file into pdf, using both the LiveCycle admin UI and the LiveCycle webservice API. In both cases, I receive the error:

'This file type is not supported by LiveCycle PDF Generator ES2 .'

• Why am I receiving this error, even though 'dwg' files are listed as a supported file format?
• Are there any specific prerequisites to converting 'dwg' files into pdf, given that other file formats I've tried (Office and image formats) are being successfully converted?

Please note that I am using an Adobe LiveCycle evaluation version provided by Adobe.

Thank you in advance for any help.

Regards,

Marwa

[Hodmi]

Yes, dwg format conversions are supported. 

There are two things to check:

1 - The file type settings:

• Login to adminui  (http://server:port/adminui)
• Go to Services > LiveCycle PDF Generator ES2 > File Type Settings
• Choose one of the settings
• Choose the AutoCAD link
• Make sure the Filename Extensions is set to: "dwg,dxf,dwf"
• Save (or Save As)
• Now when you make your Generator call make sure to use the File Type Setting that you created or modified.

2 - The service configuration

• Login to adminui  (http://server:port/adminui)
• Go to Services > Applications and Services > Service Management
• Type "generate" into the Name field and click Filter
• Click on the GeneratePDFService: 1.1 link
• Locate the field that says "Enable Acrobat-based AutoCAD Conversions (Windows Only):" and set its value to "true"
• Click Save
• NOTE:  This will require a restart of the application server before it kicks in.
  

[melghali]

Thanks for the prompt reply.

Just a follow-up question:

Is DGN format supported for pdf conversions?

Thank you for your help.

Marwa

[Hodmi · Accepted solution]

Only dwg,dxf,dwf as far as I know