DXF to PDF using Ruby
Convert AutoCAD drawing files to PDF files
DXF to PDF features
The Ruby SDK for converting AutoCAD DXF files to PDF files.
ConvertAPI Ruby library install
ConvertAPI provides a Ruby Gem that allows you to perform a DXF to PDF conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install the ConvertAPI Ruby SDK:
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:
ConvertApi.configure do |config|
config.api_credentials = 'secret_or_token'
end
Convert DXF to PDF using Ruby in no time!
Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this dxf to pdf conversion code snippet into your Ruby project:
Try the conversion online - no coding required!
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!
Try for FREE!Conversion parameters
Set space type to convert.
Values: default all model
Set custom layout name to convert by setting it name or index. This property overrides the SpaceToConvert property.
Export AutoCAD layers.
The converted drawing is detected and adjusted to fit the current page size, with the possibility of changing the page orientation to accommodate the drawing.
PDF page size.
Values: default a0 a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 letter legal ledger
Set PDF page orientation. The property will only work if the PageSize property is also set.
Values: portrait landscape
Custom page height in millimeters (mm). This option override PageSize option.
Custom page width in millimeters (mm). This option override PageSize option.
Set output color space.
Values: truecolors grayscale monochrome