# \#vector-printing

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## [Vector Printing: More Issues](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/vector-printing-more-issues/222313)

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**Author:** [@Kaleb\_Seigle](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Kaleb_Seigle)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/vector-printing-more-issues/222313 "2026-09-19T12:36:11Z")

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See attached pdfs. Raster produces expected results, vector shows unwanted geometry. I was hopeful we had this whole vector thing licked but here were are. Original .3dm file, system info and example output pdfs attac…

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## [Weird behavior of Vector Printing (v8 SR26)](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/weird-behavior-of-vector-printing-v8-sr26/213774)

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**Author:** [@Louis\_Roy](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Louis_Roy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/weird-behavior-of-vector-printing-v8-sr26/213774 "2026-07-30T14:48:25Z")

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Hi, Using Rhino v8 SR26 on windows 11 I am having trouble printing using Vector Output. My layout views are set to Technical. When using Raster output, it matches the layout perfectly but when using Vector output i get…

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## [Vector Print Issues](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/vector-print-issues/221027)

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**Author:** [@Kaleb\_Seigle](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Kaleb_Seigle)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/vector-print-issues/221027 "2026-07-20T14:55:39Z")

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Experiencing issues with printing in Vector mode. In these example files, the pickets are not reliably rendered properly. Notes below: Attaching the following files: VectorPrintBug\_Vector\_Floor.pdf - All but 5 picket…

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## [Bug report: Vector printing ignores bold font weight](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/bug-report-vector-printing-ignores-bold-font-weight/216357)

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**Author:** [@lshooner](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/lshooner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/bug-report-vector-printing-ignores-bold-font-weight/216357 "2026-02-25T16:55:36Z")

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Description: When printing to vector output (e.g., PDF), certain bold fonts render as their regular weight instead. Raster printing produces the correct bold output. This is a regression — it was working correctly in a …

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## [Rhino 8 Vector Printing Broken?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-8-vector-printing-broken/172839)

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**Author:** [@wortley.jb](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/wortley.jb)\
**Replies:** 70\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-8-vector-printing-broken/172839 "2025-12-08T09:11:37Z")

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Since about a month ago, I’m not able to print Vector properly anymore. I was hoping it would get fixed in an update over Christmas break, but the issue persists: As you can see above, a view type like Pen, Hidden or…

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## [Layout linetypes export bug vector vs raster](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/layout-linetypes-export-bug-vector-vs-raster/206894)

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**Author:** [@Jim\_Callans](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Jim_Callans)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/layout-linetypes-export-bug-vector-vs-raster/206894 "2025-07-08T15:37:40Z")

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When exporting/printing a pdf from layouts, my linetypes are inconsistent between vector output and raster output. The linetypes are correct when exported as raster, but with vector output the cap style is changed from f…

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## [Vector pdf print text](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/vector-pdf-print-text/205541)

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**Author:** [@Sanne\_Waulthers](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Sanne_Waulthers)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/vector-pdf-print-text/205541 "2025-06-06T12:57:16Z")

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Strange thing is happening in Vector print. All text is placed in one line instead of seperate lines. I didn’t have this issue before, I think something changed with an update. Does anyone else have this issue and maybe…

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## [Vector Print of ClippingPlane Boundary - Display Glitches](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/vector-print-of-clippingplane-boundary-display-glitches/203892)

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**Author:** [@romio82](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/romio82)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/vector-print-of-clippingplane-boundary-display-glitches/203892 "2025-05-02T13:50:09Z")

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Today I had some time to test the possibilities of the RH8 Linetype system combined with SectionStyles and a Vector Print output. I got quite far and the amount of display options we have at hands with these systems is a…

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## [Rhino 8: Technical Display Mode, Vector Printing Bugs](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-8-technical-display-mode-vector-printing-bugs/197156)

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**Author:** [@Brayton\_Orchard](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Brayton_Orchard)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-8-technical-display-mode-vector-printing-bugs/197156 "2025-01-27T14:25:00Z")

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I’m encountering some issues when printing in vector using Technical display mode. Here is the raster output, which has correct hatching and colors: And here is the vector output: All of the visible model geomet…

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## [Hidden Lines are missing in vector output from Layout](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/hidden-lines-are-missing-in-vector-output-from-layout/198159)

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**Author:** [@accounts2](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/accounts2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/hidden-lines-are-missing-in-vector-output-from-layout/198159 "2025-01-21T10:32:39Z")

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Topic basically says all. I am trying to do plans with vector output. In addition to a previous issue (Fillets look weird in PDF vector output I am now experiencing hidden lines disappearing when I’m printing to pdf from…

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## [Rhino SR10 crash on Vector print, Clipping Plane involved](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-sr10-crash-on-vector-print-clipping-plane-involved/189598)

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**Author:** [@michalc](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/michalc)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-sr10-crash-on-vector-print-clipping-plane-involved/189598 "2024-11-18T13:38:13Z")

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Rhino SR10 crashes in a quite specific siutuation, however very common for any technical workflow: create a solid make a cutout with another solid create a clipping plane that interserct with the solid create New Layou…

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## [Section hatches' background not solid in vector printing - Rhino 8](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/section-hatches-background-not-solid-in-vector-printing-rhino-8/192680)

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**Author:** [@Will\_Bradley](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Will_Bradley)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/section-hatches-background-not-solid-in-vector-printing-rhino-8/192680 "2024-10-09T14:58:03Z")

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Hi there, I have recently transitioned from years of make2D exported into other software, to finally rhino layouts with titlesheets. Loving the transition and efficiency! Great features from my few days of layout use. I…

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## [Vector Output - a wish](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/vector-output-a-wish/156985)

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**Author:** [@nsgma](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/nsgma)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/vector-output-a-wish/156985 "2024-02-26T18:36:34Z")

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Hello, I don’t often document projects in Rhino so I just realized that the only way to vector output a drawing is in display mode wireframe. All other including Technical and Rendered output only in raster. This rende…

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## [Problem with Printing multiple layouts](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/problem-with-printing-multiple-layouts/171253)

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**Author:** [@mi.land](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/mi.land)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/problem-with-printing-multiple-layouts/171253 "2024-01-11T20:54:21Z")

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When i choose print multiple Layouts the output is not vector anymore. As long as i print a single PDF the Vectoroutput is fine. This is a major bug. I have to print still every PDF file single, because i need vector…

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## [PDF Vector Export Problem - Hidden lines](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/pdf-vector-export-problem-hidden-lines/170447)

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**Author:** [@Tomascastro](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Tomascastro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/pdf-vector-export-problem-hidden-lines/170447 "2023-12-01T10:20:21Z")

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Hi guys Im trying to export a 3d view of my model in pdf vector to manipulate it later in illustrator…etc. My problem is when I try to export it I activate the option of “vector” but then the pdf results with the model a…

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## [Problems with printing 4 rendered detail views](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/problems-with-printing-4-rendered-detail-views/154766)

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**Author:** [@nsgma](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/nsgma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/problems-with-printing-4-rendered-detail-views/154766 "2023-02-13T17:00:45Z")

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I have a model with 3 layouts, each with 4 detail views (viewports), in render display mode. Printing takes forever. Perhaps is my machine but fairly simple steps take very long. I tried with two different drivers Rhin…
