Press Release

OnApplied Announces PDF to CAD Conversion Service

July 21, 2009 9:00 CDT

OAKDALE, Minn. -- OnApplied has launched a new service offering for businesses that need to convert their published CAD files from the PDF format back into a native CAD format, such as DWG, DXF, or SVG.

The service is especially well suited to design professionals that need to make changes to their CAD drawings, but have have misplaced the original source CAD files or have inherited PDF files from other organizations without access to the originals. This enables them to made modifications to the drawings in the native CAD or vector editor they use on a daily basis without having to install or learn new applications.

"This kind of service is invaluable to some of our key clients,” a service representative stated. “In one case, a client needed to make changes to several dozen published piping isometric PDFs that were originally generated by ISOGEN – all without the benefit of the original 3D piping CAD model or the plant design CAD software. This service allows them to edit the 2D drawings in their native CAD software, such as AutoCAD.”

The service is unique compared to similar offerings and products. Drawing features of original PDF files such as line weights, styles, and colors are retained in the conversion process. Other competing solutions were originally designed for down-stream purposes, such as drivers for laser cutters and other CNC equipment where such features are undesirable. This service retains these drawing features to maintain a high fidelity representation of the original CAD file.

About OnApplied

OnApplied LLC is a proven IT consulting business providing innovative project leadership and technology services to small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. OnApplied enables customers to achieve their business objectives through sustainable deployment of IT solutions. OnApplied was founded in 2000, is privately held, and is located in Oakdale, Minnesota USA.

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