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Is it possible to add a pdf as an underlay in a dwg file with FME?

 

I am setting up an automated process for creating dwg-files. Im adding vectordata from a database but i would also like to include a pdf created with arcpy in my dwg. I can see from the format docs that there are attributes for xref:s but i can't figure out how to do it.

 

I have the necessary coordinate information to place my pdf correctly, just not a way of adding it.

 

If it's not possible to create xref:s with FME, is it possible to simply update the xref information in a template dwg-file (including position)?

Hi @stormare​,

I'm sorry, but FME does not presently read PDF Xrefs in a DWG file. I have created an enhancement request (FMEENGINE-70470) to add this functionality, and will notify you as soon this is complete.

Hi @stormare​ ,

I'm pleased to let you know that FME 2021.1+ now has added support for reading PDF xrefs in DWG files.

This functionality can be found in the latest beta: safe.com/beta

-Andrea

Hi @andreaatsafe​!

 

Thanks for the update. I'm looking forward to testing this feature. If it works the way i hope it will significantly improve our product!

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