DWF to PNG using Ruby

The Ruby gem for converting AutoCAD drawing files to PNG images.

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DWF to PNG features

The Ruby SDK for converting AutoCAD DWF files to PNG images.

ConvertAPI Ruby library install

ConvertAPI provides a Ruby Gem that allows you to perform a DWF to PNG conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install the ConvertAPI Ruby SDK:

Add this line to your application's Gemfile:
gem 'convert_api'

Authenticate your Ruby library

You can obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your authentication secret from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Ruby library like this:

# get your secret key here: https://www.convertapi.com/a/auth
ConvertApi.configure do |config|
   config.api_credentials = 'secret_or_token'
end

Convert DWF to PNG using Ruby in no time!

Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this dwf to png conversion code snippet into your Ruby project:

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI JavaScript Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-js

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Node.js Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-nodejs

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI PHP Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-php

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Java Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-java

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI C# Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-dotnet

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Ruby Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-ruby

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Python Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-python

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Go Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-go

REM Code snippet is using the command line utility program: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-cli

<!-- For conversions with the multiple file result please refer to this example: https://repl.it/@ConvertAPI/HTML-Form-with-multiple-file-result -->

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You can try out advanced conversion parameters and test the conversion result online using our interactive demo tool. This tool will produce the same conversion output as if you were using the library from your solution, and it will auto-generate the code snippet for you!

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Conversion parameters

SpaceToConvert Collection

Set space type to convert.

Values:   default all model

CustomSpaceToConvert String

Set custom layout name to convert by setting it name or index. This property overrides the SpaceToConvert property.

ExportLayers Bool

Export AutoCAD layers.

ImageResolution Integer

Set output image resolution in dpi.

ImageAntialiasing Integer

Control the use of text and graphics subsample antialiasing. The subsampling box size should be 8 bits for optimum text antialiasing, but smaller values can be used for faster rendering.

ColorSpace Collection

Set output color space.

Values:   truecolors grayscale monochrome

TransparentColor String

Add alpha channel to image, setting pixels matching color to transparent. Values accepted are RGBA, CMYK hex string, color name or RGB format like this 255,255,255 (RED=255, GREEN=255, BLUE=255) or 255,255,255,150 with alpha chanel.

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