PDF file creation & Markup Management

Hi,
I need to generate automatic pdf files from native application (for ex., from any CAD Software) in SAP. How to do it.
Please also give some details about markup management in SAP.
Regards,
Madhu

Hi,
in addition to that, there is also the SAP conversion server as a part of SAP PLM. This is a generic platform, that provides capabilities to start batch programs for conversion on a dedicated server in the background for example after a status change or a check-in.
These batch programs are usully delivered ready to use by the CAD Integration partners like Cideon (for Autodesk) or Cenit (for Dassault), but you could also write an own MS-DOS batch or VB Script.
So via the CAD Direct integration the CAD original files are then saved in SAP via the KPRO and the DMS, and the viewables (JT or PDF) are then generated automatically after check-in.
For Markup of PDF files via the built in Viewer please have a look at note 610837. Other formats, which are supported by the viewer, can be redlined directly.
Best regards,
Martin
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