CFF to PDF Conversion - Aspose.CAD for Java Tutorial

Introduction

Welcome to our step-by-step tutorial on converting Compact Font Format (CFF) files to Portable Document Format (PDF) using Aspose.CAD for Java. Aspose.CAD is a powerful library that allows Java developers to work with CAD files seamlessly. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of CFF to PDF conversion using practical examples and clear explanations.

Prerequisites

Before diving into the tutorial, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:

  1. Java Development Environment: Ensure you have a Java development environment set up on your machine.

  2. Aspose.CAD Library: Download and install the Aspose.CAD library. You can find the library and its documentation here.

Import Namespaces

In your Java project, import the necessary namespaces to leverage the functionalities of Aspose.CAD. Add the following lines to your code:

import com.aspose.cad.Image;

import com.aspose.cad.imageoptions.PdfOptions;

Step 1: Set Up Your Document Directory

Begin by setting up your document directory. Replace "Your Document Directory" with the actual path to your working directory.

String dataDir = "Your Document Directory" + "CFF/";

Step 2: Specify the Source File

Define the path to your CFF source file within your document directory.

String sourceFilePath = dataDir + "WineBottle_Die.cf2";

Step 3: Load the Image

Use Aspose.CAD to load the CFF image.

Image image = Image.load(sourceFilePath);

Step 4: Convert to PDF

Initialize PDF conversion options and save the output PDF file.

PdfOptions options = new PdfOptions();
image.save(dataDir + "WineBottle_Die_out.pdf", options);

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully converted a CFF file to PDF using Aspose.CAD for Java. This simple yet powerful process showcases the capabilities of the Aspose.CAD library in handling CAD file formats seamlessly.

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