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On-Screen Takeoff - Batch PDF Conversion Fails to Complete - OST

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Issue

After loading PDF plans into a Bid in On-Screen Takeoff, you attempt to convert them to TIFF but the batch conversion fails.

Discussion

PDF Creation utilities such as Adobe, Blue Beam, Cute PDF, and others each provide myriad options when creating PDFs. Some options can create a PDF that is not compatible with On-Screen Takeoff.

Resolution

One possible solution is to adjust the output in whatever utility you used to create the PDFs (assuming you have access to that), or contact the architect or general contractor and asked them to make these adjustments.

In this example, we are looking at the BlueBeam^® print setup dialog box.

Bluebeam's print dialog box showing various options for creating PDFs

In the options, ensure "Dim Filtered Markups" is unchecked and then print to PDF - this should create a PDF that works in On-Screen Takeoff. Depending on which PDF editor/creator you or your Architect is using, the options will vary. Try to create the cleanest PDF with the fewest options/layers possible - or print to TIFF - to increase the chances that your files will work correctly in On-Screen Takeoff.

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