topic Re: Separate PDF files from multiple layouts in Documentation

Separate PDF files from multiple layouts

Mike96 — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:17:38 GMT

I know how to render multiple layouts into a single PDF file, but how to export them to separate PDF files in one go - one single-page file per layout? I know there are external programs to split multi-page PDFs into many single-pagers, but it would be welcome if we could do it inside Archicad, like we can do in Revit, without needing to use any extra soft.

I'm using AC 25. Maybe it's in newer versions?

Operating system used: Windows 10

Re: Separate PDF files from multiple layouts

Barry Kelly — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:30:42 GMT

Assuming you are using Publisher to create the PDF files?

If so just turn off the option to 'merge to one PDF file'.

Barry.

Re: Separate PDF files from multiple layouts

Mike96 — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:16:18 GMT

Oh, I didn't know this option existed. Thank you!

Re: Separate PDF files from multiple layouts

Zendrix — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:58:32 GMT

Hi Barry!

Apparently i am struglling to find out why i have no such button on my "publisher" menu!!

Cheers,

Re: Separate PDF files from multiple layouts

Lpalma — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:52:51 GMT

Check that you have the "Create a real folder structure" or "Create flat file structure" option selected in publisher set properties. That could be it.

Re: Separate PDF files from multiple layouts

Zendrix — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:53:44 GMT

Hey! Thanks for answering. I have, as i show in the picture. Can't seem to figure it out...

Cheers,

Re: Separate PDF files from multiple layouts

Zendrix — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:56:49 GMT

Somehow i found it!

Thanks!

Re: Separate PDF files from multiple layouts

annkav — Mon, 18 May 2026 08:08:18 GMT

I am looking into a similar question. However I need the files to stay seperate(folder structure) however the window or door overview schedule(that is spread across multiple layouts) should export as a single file instead of seperate sheets. Is it possible?

Re: Separate PDF files from multiple layouts

Laszlo Nagy — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:49:12 GMT

In Publisher Sets, you can organize the various publishing items into folders. If you have PDF format set for all items within a folder, then you will have the "Merge to one PDF file" option in the "Format" panel of the Publisher Sets when you select that folder or when you select the topmost folder.

So, you can organize all your other items into folders however you want, and not check the "Merge to one PDF file" option for any of them. Also make sure you do not check the "Merge to one PDF file" option for the topmost item in the Publisher Set either.

Then, make sure you have a separate folder for your Door and Window Overview Schedule, and for that folder specifically, check the "Merge to one PDF file" option. So items in that folder will be merged into a single PDF files, while all other items will be published into individual PDF files.