Printing
How do I export a drawing to a PDF without cutting off the sides?
Click on HyDraw file/home. Click Print. Click Plot. Change the name of Printer/Plotter to "DWG to PDF.pc3". Change the Plot offset "X" and "Y" to 0 inches. Click Ok to set the Naming convention and file path. When previewed, drawing fits with the ...
How do I Customize a pgp file?
All The HyDraw.pgp file is located at C:\Program Files\VEST\HyDraw CAD<version>\Support You can open the pgp file with notepad and add the shortcut/alias for any of the HyDraw commands. After you edit the pgp file with required aliases for HyDraw ...
How do I change the color of the yellow symbols so that they are more visible when printed?
The colors of symbols comply with the ISO standard. Go to the HyDraw Options > Document Settings Tab > Miscellaneous section, and uncheck the box for “ISO 1219” under Symbol Color If your drawing has a black background, the symbols will appear white ...
How do I turn off the ‘X’ marks for the symbol ports in the drawing so that they do not appear on print outs?
This can be done in two ways: Go to the Drafting tab and under Layers, turn the "PORT_SYM" Layer off. OR 2. Go to Layer Properties and click on the printer icon for “PORT SYM” to turn plot off.
How do I change the line properties (color) for multiple lines without having to select them individually?
Select a line, right click on the line and click "Selects Similar". Right-click again and select “Properties” to change the color for all selected lines.
Why is the Line Type scale for the items in Model Space and Layout appear to be different?
In Layout view, type “PSLTSCALE” command and change the value to 0. Then, it matches the line type scale in the Model Space.
Why are jumpers and dots not visible when you publish to pdf?
To resolve this issue, "Publish in background" option needs to be unchecked in the Publish window.
Only parts of the drawing appears on the print preview screen (lines are missing, text is missing, dimensions are missing.). How do I fix this?
The issue is with "Defpoints" layer, all objects that are not printed, are on that layer. This is a default AutoCAD layer set as 'do not print' (as a rule don't use that as drawing layer). To fix the issue, select all drawing objects and change their ...
How to use the Pump-Motor Adapter function?
Refer link on how to use Pump/Motor Adapter functionality: Pump & Motor Adaptor. .
What to do when I get a warning message about a plot settings file missing when I open HyDraw CAD?
If you get the following warning message about a Plot Settings file missing. Please extract the attached content and place at, "C:\Users\...\AppData\Roaming\VEST\HyDrawCAD <version>\R<version>\enu\Plotters\Plot Styles". This should solve the issue. ...
Where are Settings for HyDraw CAD stored? Is it possible to share settings between users? (i.e. part lists and part list templates)
All HyDraw Settings are saved at "C:\ProgramData\VEST\HyDraw CAD<version>". You can Export HyDraw Settings from one PC to another. Refer Export and Import Settings sections of Help: Export Settings Import Settings
How can I improve the quality of a PDF/print?
When you create a PDF or print, you may encounter poor quality images and text. To resolve this, Ensure to uncheck the "Plot object lineweights" option in the plot dialog box. Also, use the "monochrome.stb" pen style table. To create the .stb, ...
When I select plot menu in AutoCAD, I choose monochrome to get a black and white printout of the schematic. However, some of the HyDraw layers are printed out in color regardless of whether I select monochrome. How can I resolve this issue?
To resolve this issue, download the attached monochrome.stb file and replace the existing file at the following location. “C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\VEST\HyDraw CAD <version>\R<version>\enu\Plotters\Plot Styles”. monochrome.zip
Why do the envelope lines and item ID show up in color when you plot to pdf or print?
This problem can occur if you use a monochrome.ctb plot style instead of monochrome.stb plot style. Refer this document to configure the plot style, and then select monochrome.stb plot style while printing or plotting/exporting to pdf. ...
Lines added to schematic when exporting a drawing to PDF
Use the DWG to PDF option instead of Export to PDF. Alternately, try the Autodesk fixes. (HyDraw CAD does not control the print options.) Random-rays-and-lines-show-up-in-PDF-printed-from-AutoCAD.html ...