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The PDF Format

PDF stands for Portable Document Format.  PDF is a file format developed by Adobe Systems and supported by numerous third-party software developers.  

With over 500 million copies of the Acrobat Reader program installed on computers around the world, it has become the standard for electronic document exchange. 

A good summary of the PDF format and its features is provided on the Adobe website.  Click here to view the page.

The Adobe website contains a useful description of the ways that PDF documents can be integrated into an AEC workflow.  Click here to view.

 

 

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