PDF/E – Engineering

What is a PDF/E

PDF/E is a subset of the PDF format designed for engineering workflows, providing a standardized way to exchange documents containing engineering drawings and other related data.

What is PDF/E used for

PDF/E is commonly used in industries such as engineering, architecture, and construction to share and archive technical documents, including schematics, blueprints, and CAD drawings, while ensuring their accuracy and integrity.

How to open a PDF/E file

To open a PDF/E file, it's best to use software that explicitly supports the PDF/E standard. Adobe Acrobat and some other dedicated PDF software are more likely to properly handle PDF/E files.

Standard PDF viewers or web browsers may not fully support the specialized features of PDF/E files.