Plot DWF and DWFx Files

You can create Design Web Format™ (DWF™ and DWFx) files, a 2D vector file that you can use to publish your drawings on the World Wide Web or an intranet network.

You can use the program to create Design Web Format (DWF and DWFx) files. A DWF file is a 2D vector file that you can use to publish your drawing on the World Wide Web or an intranet network. DWFx files are based on the Microsoft XPS Document format. Each DWF file can contain one or more drawing sheets.

DWF files can be opened, viewed, and plotted by anyone using Autodesk ^® Design Review. With Autodesk Design Review, you can also view DWF files in Microsoft ^® Internet Explorer 11 or later. DWF files support real-time panning and zooming as well as control over the display of layers and named views.

Procedures

To plot a DWF file

1. Click Home tab Output panel Plot.
2. In the Plot dialog box, under Printer/Plotter, in the Name box, select the DWF6 ePlot.pc3 configuration from the Name list.
3. Select plot settings for the DWF file as needed.
4. Click OK
5. In the Browse for Plot File dialog box, select a location and enter a file name for the DWF file.
6. Click Save.

To plot a DWFx file

1. Click Home tab Output panel Plot.
2. In the Plot dialog box, under Printer/Plotter, in the Name box, select the DWFx ePlot (XPS Compatible).pc3 configuration from the Name list.
3. Select plot settings for the DWFx file as needed.
4. Click OK
5. In the Browse for Plot File dialog box, select a location and enter a file name for the DWFx file.
6. Click Save.