How do I generate a pdf-file that will work correctly for printing in a printing house?

Question

Sometimes some type faces will not be visible on the printed drawing. How can I embed all the type faces in the pdf?

Answer 1

To generate a pdf-file with embedded typefaces in Bentley MicroStation for Windows, you can follow these steps:

1. Open your drawing or file in Bentley MicroStation.
2. Go to File > Print to open the Print dialog.
3. Select the "Adobe PDF" printer or any other PDF printer you have installed.
4. Click on the "Properties" or "Settings" button next to the printer selection.
5. Look for an option like "Font Embedding" or "Embed All Fonts" in the printer settings.
6. Enable or select this option to ensure all typefaces are embedded in the PDF.
7. Adjust any other printing settings as needed and click "OK" to return to the Print dialog.
8. Choose a location to save the PDF file and click "Print" or "OK" to generate the PDF.

By following these steps, all typefaces used in your drawing should be embedded in the PDF file, ensuring their visibility when printing at a printing house.