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Printing in Revit: A Classic Approach
Exporting PDFs: A Model Solution
Key Differences Between Printing and Exporting PDFs
Why Use Export PDF
If you've ever worked in Revit and needed to create PDFs of your drawings, you might already know about the print feature. But if you're using Revit 2023 or later, there's an even better way to handle this task—using the Export PDF feature. Today, we'll look at the difference between printing and exporting PDFs and why exporting might be your new favourite tool!
Printing in Revit: A Classic Approach
In earlier versions of Revit, if you wanted to create a PDF, you'd go to the print function and select a PDF printer. This method works just fine, but there's one little hiccup—file naming. When you print multiple sheets, you'll need to manually rename each PDF file. If you are not using the third-party apps such as ProSheets or RTV Exporter, this can get tedious really fast.
Export PDFs: A Modern Solution
Enter the Export PDF feature in Revit 2022 (and newer versions). This tool changes the game completely if you only use the print function. Instead of manually renaming each PDF, the Export PDF feature does it for you—automatically! Whether you're exporting a single sheet or a batch of drawings, Revit handles the file names based on the sheet number, sheet name, or any other parameters you choose. It's all organized, saving you tons of time and hassle.
Key Differences Between Printing and Exporting PDFs
File Naming
When printing, you're on your own for renaming files. With exporting, Revit's Export PDF tool lets you combine parameters like project name, sheet number, and more and it names them automatically, reducing the chance of mistakes.
Native PDF Creator
Export PDF function includes the native PDF creator, which is equivalent to the virtual PDF printer such as Bluebeam, Adobe, and so on. Now we don't need to worry about the malfunction of the virtual printer that occasionally causes some issues.
Why Use Export PDF?
If you don't have any third-party plug-ins, the Export PDF feature is perfect because it's fast, simple, and prevents the headache of manually renaming files. It’s a time-saver and helps keep your drawings organized, whether you're working on a small or large project.
So, the next time you're ready to create PDFs in Revit, try the Export PDF option. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it!
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