🖨️ Convert-DwgToPdf

Overview

Convert-DwgToPdf is a PowerShell script designed to automate the conversion of .dwg files to .pdf. It utilizes a CSV file containing essential information such as file paths, output directories, and file names for the conversion process. This script is compatible with PowerShell version 7 and above.

Author

• João Gabriel dos Reis Hermida Macêdo
• E-mail: [email protected]

References

• Amyuni Forum
• GitHub - dwg2pdf

Features

1. CSV Configuration: Utilizes a CSV file for input parameters.
2. Plot Format Handling: Converts DWG files based on specified plot formats (landscape, portrait).
3. DWGTrueView Integration: Utilizes DWGTrueView for conversion.
4. File Renaming: Renames converted files and moves them to the specified output path.
5. Logging: Generates log messages for each conversion process.

Usage

1. Clone or Download:

   • Clone or download the Convert-DwgToPdf repository to your local machine.

2. Configure Settings:

   • Open the config.json file and update the following variables:
     • "input-files-path": Path to the CSV file containing conversion information.
     • "csv-delimiter": Delimiter used in the CSV file.
     • "dwg-true-view-exe-path": Path to the DWGTrueView executable.

3. Execute Script:

   • Open a PowerShell terminal as an administrator.
   • Navigate to the project directory.
   • Run the script using the command: .\Main.ps1

     PS Disk:\Convert-DwgToPdf> .\Main.ps1

4. Monitor Progress:

   • The script will process each DWG file based on the specified plot format.
   • Log messages will provide information about the conversion process.

5. Check Output:

   • The converted PDF files will be renamed and moved to the specified output path.

Error Handling

In case of errors during the conversion process, the script will display an error message.

Notes

• Ensure PowerShell version 7 or above is installed.
• Verify the correctness of the input CSV file and paths before running the script.

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Example CSV Input

Document	Plot Format	Output Name	Input Path	Output Path
Example.dwg	A4	Example	C:\dwgs\Example.dwg	C:\pdfs\Example