AutoCAD Export

Publishes an AutoCAD drawing file to PDF, DWF, or DXF format using the MinuteView DWG Processor.

Serialised Task

This task runs through the serialisation queue. Only one instance of this task executes at a time across all concurrent workflows. If multiple workflows reach this task simultaneously, they will queue and execute one at a time.

Purpose

Use this task to automatically convert .dwg files into standardised output formats as part of a workflow. Basic usage requires only a file path and export type. For PDF exports, an optional advanced configuration allows precise control over sheet selection, paper size, plot style, and PDF layout behaviour. The exported file path is available to downstream tasks once the export completes.

Inputs

Field	Type	Required	Description
Local File Full Path	Text	Yes	The absolute path to the .dwg file on the server to be exported.
Export Type	Dropdown	Yes	The output format to generate. Options: PDF, DWF, DXF.
Advanced Plot Settings	Advanced Form	No	Custom plotting configuration controlling sheet size matching, space to plot, PDF file mode, paper size, plot style CTB, lineweights, and blacklisted tabs.

Visibility Rules

Advanced Plot Settings is only shown when Export Type is set to PDF.

Outputs

Name	Description
ExportedFilePath	The full file path of the exported output file.