Convert DWF to PWD

Understanding DWF and PWD file formats

DWF (Design Web Format) is a highly compressed file format developed by Autodesk for sharing and viewing rich design data. It is commonly used for publishing CAD drawings and models in a lightweight, secure format that can be easily distributed and viewed without the original design software.

PWD files, on the other hand, are typically associated with Microsoft Pocket Word, a word processing application for Windows CE devices. PWD files contain formatted text, images, and other document elements, optimized for mobile devices.

Why convert DWF to PWD?

Converting a DWF file to a PWD file is an uncommon workflow, usually required when you need to extract textual or graphical information from a CAD drawing and use it in a document format compatible with older mobile devices or Windows CE-based systems.

How to convert DWF to PWD

There is no direct converter that transforms DWF files into PWD format due to their fundamentally different purposes. However, you can achieve this conversion through a two-step process:

1. Extract content from DWF: Use a CAD viewer or editor (such as Autodesk Design Review or Autodesk AutoCAD) to open the DWF file. Select and copy the required content (text, images, or screenshots).
2. Create a PWD file: Open Pocket Word or Microsoft Word (for desktop, then save as PWD using a converter). Paste the extracted content into a new document. Save the file in DOC or RTF format first.
3. Convert DOC/RTF to PWD: Use a tool like ABC Amber Palm Converter or SoftMaker Office (older versions) to convert the DOC/RTF file to PWD format.

Recommended software for conversion

• Autodesk Design Review: For viewing and extracting content from DWF files.
• Microsoft Word: For creating and editing the document before conversion.
• ABC Amber Palm Converter: For converting DOC/RTF files to PWD format.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Open your DWF file in Autodesk Design Review.
2. Select the content you want to transfer and copy it.
3. Open Microsoft Word and paste the content into a new document.
4. Save the document as File → Save As → Rich Text Format (RTF).
5. Open ABC Amber Palm Converter and import the RTF file.
6. Export the file as PWD.

Conclusion

While there is no direct DWF to PWD converter, following the above steps allows you to transfer content from a CAD drawing into a Pocket Word document. This process is best suited for extracting and reusing textual or graphical information rather than preserving complex CAD data.