Control PDF Layers

The ability to have control over layers while in a PDF is a cool/useful feature but there are times when you might not want to include them. Here’s how to turn OFF (or on) layers when creating PDFs.

(Below is an example of a PDF with Layers)

When the Plot dialog box is open: Select the “DWG To PDF.pc3″ plotter and then click the “Properties” button that is next to where you selected the plotter.

• Click the “Device and Settings” tab
• Select “Custom Properties”
• Click the “Customize Properties” button at the bottom

• Uncheck the box next to “Incude layer Information”
• Click OK

From the Export option:

• Open the Application menu (Big red A)
• Click “Export”
• Select “PDF”
• In the “Save as PDF” dialog: CLick the “Options” button
• Switch the option that is next to “Layer Information” to “Include” or “Do not Include”

From the Output Tab: (quickest way)

• Click the “Output” tab of the ribbon
• Click on the “Export to DWF/PDF Options” button that is located in the “Export to DWF/PDF” panel
• Switch the option that is next to “Layer Information” to “Include” or “Do not Include”

Start Windows Update with a clean restart of Windows

Start Windows Update with a clean restart of Windows

1. Click the Start button , type msconfig in the search box, and then clickmsconfig.exe.  If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
2. On the General tab, click Selective startup, and then clear the Load startup items check box.
3. Click Services, click Hide all Microsoft services, and then click Disable all.
4. Click OK, and then click Restart.
5. Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button . In the search box, typeUpdate, and then, in the list of results, click Windows Update.
6. In the left pane, click Check for updates, and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer.
7. If any updates are found, click Install updates.  If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
8. Once updates are installed, restart your computer. Click the Start button, typemsconfig in the search box, and then click msconfig.exe.  If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
9. On the General tab, click Normal startup, click OK, and then click Restart.