Export comments to AutoCAD (Windows)

You may have reviewers add comments to a PDF that was created from an AutoCAD drawing in Windows XP or 2000. If you use AutoCAD PDFMaker to create a PDF, you can import comments into the AutoCAD drawing, rather than switch between AutoCAD and Acrobat. You can import most comment types, including drawing markups, sticky notes, stamps, and text edits.

  1. Save the PDF to ensure that recently added comments are included.
  2. Do one of the following:

    • In Acrobat, choose Comments > Export Comments To AutoCAD, and then specify the PDF file and the AutoCAD file in the Import Comments dialog box.

    • In AutoCAD, choose Acrobat Markups > Import Comments From Acrobat.

  3. In the Import Comments dialog box, specify the PDF that contains the comments, specify which comments to import, and click Continue. If you import a custom set of comments, specify the set by making sure that only the characteristics you want are selected. You must select at least one option in each category.
    Option Description
    Show By Reviewer

    Imports comments by individual reviewers.
    Show By Type

    Imports comments by type, such as text edits or note comments.
    Show By Status

    Imports comments by review status.
    Show By Checked State

    Imports comments that are checked.

    All imported comments appear in the Adobe Acrobat Markups layer as custom objects which you can edit, filter, or delete.

  4. To modify an imported comment (change the status, add a check mark, or modify text) right-click the comment, choose Acrobat Comments, and then choose an option.