2D PDF Export Tab

In the 2D PDF Export tab in the Properties/Preferences PropertyManager, you can specify options when exporting 3D models or 2D drawings to PDF files.

To access the 2D PDF Export tab, click 2DPDF (Home ribbon) or File > Publish > 2DPDF.

	Export Resolution	Specifies the PDF resolution.
	Page Size	Specifies the PDF page size.
	Captures	Includes model based definition screen captures in the PDF. Not available for 2D drawings. In the table, you can select individual screen captures to publish.
	Views	Includes views in the PDF. Not available for 2D drawings. In the table, you can select individual views to publish.
	Sheets	Includes drawing sheets.
	Take user defined snapshot	Takes a screen capture of the current model or drawing and adds it to the table.
	Move Row Up
	Move Row Down
	Undo changes

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