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Emil Rindell
Jonas Bryntesson
Henrik Andersson
2023-08-24
Emil Rindell
Jonas Bryntesson
Henrik Andersson
2023-08-24
A virtual PDF printer can be an alternative tool for those who want to generate PDF documents by printing instead of exporting. As an example, 2D drawings often need to be documented (and possibly delivered) in PDF format, which is easily and quickly done in IRONCAD through the export function in the 2D drawing, which usually produces the sharpest lines and the smallest file size. However, some programs lack the function to export to PDF or you need to adapt the way the PDF document is created in various ways.
Let's take a closer look at what a virtual PDF printer is and how it can be integrated with IRONCAD or used with other programs as well.
A virtual PDF printer is a piece of software that allows you to create PDF documents from any Windows application that allows you to print. It basically works like a "regular" printer connected to your computer, but instead of producing a physical printout, it converts the content into a PDF document that is saved on your computer.
The process is both simple and user-friendly: by simply selecting "print" and choosing the virtual PDF printer as the target printer, the desired PDF document is generated and saved on your computer. It's as simple as that!
Let's not limit ourselves to just IRONCAD. The concept of a virtual PDF printer is not exclusive to a specific software. Many other programs used in different industries can also benefit from this feature. Whether it is CAD programs, text editing tools or other creative applications (such as Photoshop or Illustrator etc.), a virtual PDF printer can be a reliable option when it comes to quickly and smoothly converting different file types into a PDF document.
Most current versions of Windows now have a built-in virtual PDF printer called Microsoft Print To PDF. Below are some examples if you do not have access to it or if you are looking for other (completely free and/or open source) alternatives.
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