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”