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Discussion started by cliffnook2000
Started on Sat, 13/03/2010 - 09:59

I have a plan in .PDF format which I now need to convert to suitable drawings for planning permission and for submitting to builders for construction.
Is there any "magic" software out there which will allow me to do this or, if not, how do I go about getting the requird detailed drawings and specs.

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Re: Converting house plans

Nicholas Ambrose
Sat, 13/03/2010 - 10:20
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It's called pencil and paper :-)
Seriously though. A PDF is an image so I don't think they can be converted back to drawings. It's one of the reasons for converting to PDF so that others can't alter the drawings. As they say ' back to the drawing board' or in this case the computer.
Nick
http://buildingplans.web.officelive.com

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Re: Converting house plans

Precision Plans
Sat, 13/03/2010 - 16:15
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I'm not aware of any software capable of doing this.

Excuse me if this sounds really obvious, but does the drawing have a title block with the architect / designer's contact details on? If so, I would suggest contacting them to see if you can purchase the CAD file from them. Otherwise, it seems that a re-draw will be necessary.

Regards
Richard @ Precision Plans

Providing house plans throughout Wirral, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales.

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Re: Converting house plans

cliffnook2000
Sat, 13/03/2010 - 18:05
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I thought as much.

The plan is one I have drawn up myself using a demo version of a programme I downloaded from the internet.

The finished plan can be saved in pln ??? format or one of a selection of other formats such as pdf bmp jpg, none of which can be worked on afterwards.

My email is cliffnook@nortoneng.wanadoo.co.uk if there is anyone who can offer the service I require without breaking the bank. The house will be built in France but I don't think that affects the required documents apart from translation of course.

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Re: Converting house plans

Anonymous (not verified)
Sun, 14/03/2010 - 09:53
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Go to Odesk or Gumtree

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