(mac os x 10.15.7 , Rhino Version 7 (7.7.21160.05002, 2021-06-09)
I am trying to use the “export” format = pdf to generate a pdf that is going to be send to a laser-cutter.
Paper size is custom - in my case 1000x400mm.
I am having issues to understand custom paper size and scaling.
There is another topic similar to my question but Dan notes it should be fixed:
already after setting a print window i get a wrong preview.
the final pdf is completely wrong regarding size (42.34 × 16.93 cm - should be 100x40 cm).
Do i miss some settings ? Is it (still?) a bug ?
Thanks for having a look at it.
by the way - if you look at pdf export - it would be great to choose RGB/CMYK color !
Hi Tom - Thanks, I’ll take a look - did you try Print, btw? I’ve seen the two, Export and Print do not always do the same thing… @Tom_ - this is what I get
i would love to use export, as it does not involve the mac os x internal postcript to pdf process, does not depend on printer-settings / custom board - paper size is easier and the vector output seams much nicer - and as i am targeting a laser-cutter this would be the nicest way… currently i use dxf export.
… Tom_ with new Name Tom_P … thanks by the way. - sorry for not answering your question about your test-file:
yes your pdf_export_test.pdf looks correct
also the curves are much nicer, i get much more messy output if i use print - and i do not manage scalling if I use export. - using Rhino 7.8 latest Version.
Pascal’s enjoying some time off today so I’ll jump in here.
I was able to recreate the issue that you are seeing. To work around it I lowered the DPI since you’re saving as vectors vs pixels. Lowering it to 100 dpi seemed to trick it into producing a good looking pdf with expected results. I also tested this on a Windows build and didn’t see the same issue there so I’m going to take a look and see why the Mac builds are doing this and see if either myself or Steve can get this fixed up.
