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Are you in need of transferring drawings from CAD files to Word for printing or presentations but unsure of the process? Explore the article below to discover how to swiftly and accurately convert CAD files to Word.
There are numerous methods to convert CAD files to Word. You can use Ctrl+C to copy and Ctrl+V to paste into Word, but this method embeds objects, resulting in large Word files with compromised image quality. For a swift and precise conversion of CAD files to Word while maintaining image quality and standard fonts, utilize BetterWMF software – a tool designed for copying CAD drawings to Word.
Step 1: Firstly, download this software to your computer. Then, run the downloaded file and choose to unzip it. The software will be automatically installed on your computer.
Download Better WMF from the official website at https://www.furix.com/download
Step 2: Open the software (select Start -> All Programs -> BetterWMF -> BetterWMF for AutoCAD LT) and customize some options:
- Make all black: selecting these two options will convert all lines and text to black.
- Width unmodified (thin lines): this is BetterWMF's default setting, resulting in thin lines when printed.
- Fixed linewidth (inch): the printed file will have thicker lines based on the size you input.
Press OK to save the customization.
Step 3: Then, open the CAD file, hover over the object you want to transfer, and press Ctrl+C to copy the object.
Step 4: Open the Word file, press Ctrl+V to paste the copied objects. BetterWMF will ensure high-quality image and font integrity during the copy process.
To reverse the copy from Word to CAD (editable), follow these steps:
- Right-click on the image in Word -> press Ctrl+C to copy.
- In AutoCAD, on the Home tab, select the triangle symbol below the word Paste in the Clipboard -> Paste special section.
- A dialog box Paste special will appear, select AutoCAD Entities -> OK.
Then, choose the position and place the drawing. Now, you can edit the objects in the drawing.
Now you know the most efficient way to transfer CAD files to Word using Better WMF software. Your drawings will maintain the line work, image quality, and font integrity, making it easy to visualize as in the CAD file above. Best of luck!
