Konica Minolta KIP 7000 - Manual (Page 211)

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6.4 Printing DWF files
DWF (Design Web Format™) files offer a simple, secure way to share design data from
AutoDesk. Developed specifically for engineering design data, the DWF format is the best
way to share 2D and 3D design information, because the file size is smaller and faster to
transmit than either native design file formats or other alternatives. DWF files are print
ready and maintain absolute data fidelity.
How are DWF’s created?
• If you’re using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or other Autodesk applications, you can
create DWF files directly from the built-in “Publish” command within the application.
• DWF files can also be created from any application using the Autodesk DWF Writer
that ships with Autodesk DWF Composer. Autodesk DWF Writer software enables
you to publish to DWF format from CAD applications that do not offer built-in DWF
publishing, such as Bentley Microstation or Dassault’s Solidworks software.
Autodesk DWF Writer is a certified Microsoft Windows system printer driver that
enables you to quickly and easily convert files to DWF format.
• If you’re NOT using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or other Autodesk applications,
the Autodesk DWG Viewer component that ships with DWF Composer allows for the
full publishing capabilities that are in AutoCAD 2006. This includes the ability to
batch convert DWG files to DWF. Users simply need to add DWG files in the Publish
menu before Publishing the sheet set to a single DWF file
NOTE: Some DWF files created prior to 2004 may not be compatible.
KIP Request handles printing .DWF files directly to the printer. This is done by selecting
a .dwf file from a desired location and clicking on “Submit Print Job”.