pdf2cad Releases

Visual IntegrityFile Conversion Tools
Version 14.2024 (May 7, 2024)

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pdf2cad v14.2024May 7, 2024
Features
  • Enhanced Conversion Options:
    • Added the ability to extract pages from PDF files.
    • Added the ability to select specific PDF layers for conversion across all supported output formats.
    • Introduced an 'Automatic Font Name Mapping Engine' for improved text conversion accuracy.
    • Added new Text Output functionality which preserves the placement of text strings within PDF tables and forms.
  • Expanded Output Formats:
    • Added support for JPEG, PNG, and TIFF output formats in addition to existing vector capabilities.
    • Added transparency fill support for SVG and DWG/DXF formats, including transparency for images with alpha channels.
    • Added new options to overwrite fill/line colors of vector objects and text objects, providing greater customization control.
    • Added the ability to recognize and replace pattern fills with gray fills for improved output clarity.
    • Added the ability to merge ranges of pages into a single DXF/DWF file for streamlined workflows.
    • Enhanced DXF/DWG Line Weight options and CGM profile selections for precision and flexibility.
  • PDF2CAD for macOS:
    • Native macOS Compatibility - PDF2CAD now offers seamless integration with macOS, providing Mac users with a native and intuitive experience for converting PDF files to CAD formats.
    • Enhanced Performance - Experience improved performance and faster conversion speeds, ensuring a smoother workflow and increased productivity.
    • Streamlined User Interface - The user interface has been revamped for macOS, featuring a sleek and modern design that enhances usability and navigation.
    • Optimized for macOS Catalina and Beyond - PDF2CAD is fully optimized to run on macOS Catalina and later versions, ensuring compatibility with the latest macOS updates and technologies.
Fixes
  • PDF2CAD for macOS:
    • Addressed various bugs and enhanced the overall stability of the application, delivering a more reliable PDF conversion solution for macOS users.