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304 Chapter 27:
Importing files into Composer
Importing AutoCAD Drawing Format (DWG) files
AutoCAD Drawing Format (DWG) files can not be imported reliably and can result in files that
are unusually large. For example, an 8.5" x 11" file may convert to a file that is approximately
8,500" x 11,000" (215.9 m x 279.4 m). Once the job has been imported, resize the job to match the
original dimensions using one of the following methods.
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Resize the job using the % Size command in the Shape menu.
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Resize jobs that are larger than 10,000" in length or height by first resizing the job
proportionally using a corner handle. Once the length or height dimension is less than
10,000", use the Absolute Size command to resize the job to an exact measurement.
Importing Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format
(PDF)
Tip: For best results and more control when importing PDF files use the PDF 1.1 thru 1.5
Acrobat as Vectors filter. See the topic: “Importing Adobe Formats (AI 7 7.0 or higher, PDF,
EPS, or PS).”
This topic describes the PDF - (Inso) Adobe Acrobat filter which
imports files with varying results. Text imports well, graphics
may not import. You may import only one page at a time.
When the Page Select dialog box appears, you can choose the
page to import. By default, the first page (listed as the PDF file
name) is selected. Importing a single page PDF may cause
Composer to freeze. Usually the first page of a multi-page PDF
file imports successfully. Subsequent pages of the PDF may, or
may not import. Upon failure OMEGA displays the error
message “Unknown error encountered while importing file” or “unable to read import file.”
Tips for success
If importing pages other than the first page of a multi-page PDF file fails, open the PDF in
Adobe Acrobat and delete the first page. Save the file and re-import in to Composer, choosing
only the new first page for import. Repeat this process until all pages are imported.
If importing a one page PDF fails and causes Composer to freeze, open the PDF in Adobe
Acrobat and insert an additional page at the end of the document (a blank page is OK), and save
the file. Re-import the PDF into Composer, choosing only the first page for import.
PDF objects import grouped. To have the vinyl assignment take effect, ungroup the objects
before assigning the vinyl.