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Error Type: None

Description:

Size of PDF is coming out very large. For instance, a 2MB drawing generates a 13MB .PDF file.

Cause:

Unknown at this time, but may be related to sprinkler head definitions and .PDFs assigned in the Head Selector.

Solution:

Quickly define a new sprinkler head using a symbol not already in your drawing. For this example I'm using HEAD9

Use the CHB command to convert all of your existing symbols (ie. HEAD1) to HEAD9.

Find the Head Definition (blue box) for HEAD1 and either explode or erase it

Redefine a new HEAD1

Use CHB to convert your HEAD9s back to HEAD1

Rinse and repeat for all your sprinkler heads.

Delete the HEAD9 sprinkler definition box.

Updated: March 18, 2024, 2:49 p.m. Created: July 24, 2020, 9:27 p.m.