# Export and merging PDFs **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [October 28, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-and-merging-pdfs/82570 "2022-10-28T16:01:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![joaofmoco](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/joaofmoco/32/148856_2.png) [@joaofmoco](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/joaofmoco)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-and-merging-pdfs/82570/1 "2022-10-28T16:01:05Z")
Hello everyone, I am developing a dynamo script and it’s pretty much complete. However, the missing step is: - Exporting a set of selected views automatically (giving names without human inputs and saving) to PDF files. - Merge the created PDF files into one PDF file, containing all the views. Here are my questions: 1 - I have experimented with the GeniusLoci node to Merge PDFs but it says that the document has no pages. How can I fix/circumvent this issue? 2 - Is there a way to use the “Select” print range while naming and saving files automatically? 3 - Is there a way to turn on the printer software so that it’s ready to go when the PDF exporting commences? Dynamo script bellow: ![structureV16_2022-10-28_04-56-36](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/a/4/a4b144493d98404d0075aa7fb6dc95f47a6a1b96.png) All files involved in this process: [bars.xlsx](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/rAdKBWmpXvJWul6gLR1qnN0gR1l.xlsx) (23.8 KB) [nodes.xlsx](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/A2EOarCwIEJcTvz7gCneNmaqs7p.xlsx) (16.6 KB) [structureV16.dyn](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/epJu7rbE2aizpX4Tt8yvLNPTRJC.dyn) (853.4 KB) [Template.rvt](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/5GhROV6s6jpHmGG3n7hMCikxzoE.rvt) (3.4 MB) Any feedback is appreciated. I’m fairly new to Dynamo and this forum has been so valuable in the help and tips received and I can only thank you all for this 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SeanP](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/seanp/32/42560_2.png) [@SeanP](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/SeanP)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-and-merging-pdfs/82570/2 "2022-10-29T00:11:50Z")
What version of Revit are you working in? In 2022 they greatly improved PDF exporting. > [@Export PDF in Revit 2022 - Quick Example](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-pdf-in-revit-2022-quick-example/62697): > > I wanted to share this quick graph that enables you to export PDF’s in Revit 2022. I can’t believe just how easy it is now. #Sean Page, 2021 import clr clr.AddReference('RevitAPI') from Autodesk.Revit.DB import \* clr.AddReference('System') from System.Collections.Generic import List clr.AddReference('RevitNodes') import Revit clr.ImportExtensions(Revit.Elements) clr.AddReference('RevitServices') import RevitServices from RevitServices.Persistence import DocumentManager doc = DocumentManage… ---
**Author:** ![joaofmoco](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/joaofmoco/32/148856_2.png) [@joaofmoco](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/joaofmoco)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2022, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-and-merging-pdfs/82570/3 "2022-10-29T09:01:50Z")
Hello and thank you for your reply, I’ve noticed that the 2022 version has a lot of PDF export settings. However, I’m currently working with Revit 2020 as it is the version that the company I work with uses. Kind regards, ---
**Author:** ![Alban\_de\_Chasteigner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/alban_de_chasteigner/32/39650_2.png) [@Alban\_de\_Chasteigner](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Alban_de_Chasteigner)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2022, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-and-merging-pdfs/82570/4 "2022-10-29T10:00:12Z")
Hi, Depending on the number of sheets to print and your virtual PDF printer, one _PassThrough_ node may not be sufficient. You should add a _Thread.Pause_ node to be sure that all the pdf files have been created before merging. > [@Merge/Combine PDF Export](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/merge-combine-pdf-export/70789/2): > > Hi @Dynamo_Ann, Depending on the number of sheets to print, one PassThrough node may not be sufficient. You must then add a Thread.Pause to be sure that all the pdf files have been created. That said, I have already added in the ExportPDF node of the Genius Loci package the ability to combine the sheets between them. (input Combine) [PDF\_Export\_1.6 w python filter V2.dyn](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/9wskdHJKRCapPqtiCsW3gvBJFi7.dyn) (41.0 KB) ---
**Author:** ![joaofmoco](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/joaofmoco/32/148856_2.png) [@joaofmoco](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/joaofmoco)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2022, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-and-merging-pdfs/82570/5 "2022-10-29T11:20:31Z")
Hello and thank you for your reply, I tried the method you referenced and it didn’t return the expected results. Maybe I did something wrong/differently but I’m not really sure of what I did wrong exactly. Currently I don’t have my laptop with me but I’ll get back on this topic on Monday. I just have these questions that I wanted to ask Kind regards, ---
**Author:** ![joaofmoco](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/joaofmoco/32/148856_2.png) [@joaofmoco](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/joaofmoco)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2022, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-and-merging-pdfs/82570/6 "2022-11-02T09:04:57Z")
Hello again and I’m sorry for the lack of response from my end, I had some personal issues that I needed to deal with. I have implemented the pause node with a 15 second gap and the MergePDF node returned this warning: “Warning: Merge.MergePDFs operation failed. Access to the path ‘C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit 2020\Success’ is denied.” How can this be fixed? Here’s the updated script: ![structureV16_2022-11-02_09-01-34](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/7/e/7ed98c597dc961fe56b76250740238c81a1d458d.png) .dyn file: [structureV16.dyn](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/bMXpQ7w5OUyuiTOZbHkOdBkJ2Wt.dyn) (856.2 KB) Revit Template: [Template.rvt](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/5GhROV6s6jpHmGG3n7hMCikxzoE.rvt) (3.4 MB) Excel files: [bars.xlsx](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/rAdKBWmpXvJWul6gLR1qnN0gR1l.xlsx) (23.8 KB) [nodes.xlsx](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/A2EOarCwIEJcTvz7gCneNmaqs7p.xlsx) (16.6 KB) Kind regards, ---
**Author:** ![Garbage\_Collector](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/da6949/32.png) [@Garbage\_Collector](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Garbage_Collector)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2022, 9:12am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-and-merging-pdfs/82570/7 "2022-11-02T09:12:03Z")
Hey, Could you zoom in a little more when creating an export so we can read the node titles and such ---
**Author:** ![joaofmoco](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/joaofmoco/32/148856_2.png) [@joaofmoco](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/joaofmoco)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2022, 9:15am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-and-merging-pdfs/82570/8 "2022-11-02T09:15:22Z")
Hello and thank you for pointing that out. Already replaced the image ---
**Author:** ![joaofmoco](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/joaofmoco/32/148856_2.png) [@joaofmoco](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/joaofmoco)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2022, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-and-merging-pdfs/82570/9 "2022-11-02T12:45:19Z")
Hello everyone, Here’s an update regarding the situation: - Made use of Alban’s PDF export script and incorporated it into my own. - Created names automatically for the PDFs that were created. Right now, the only part that’s currently missing is the PDF Merge procedure. Like I mentioned before, the PDF Merge node gives the following warning: “Warning: Merge.MergePDFs operation failed. Access to the path ‘C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit 2020\Success’ is denied.” How can this be fixed? Kind regards, ---
**Author:** ![Garbage\_Collector](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/da6949/32.png) [@Garbage\_Collector](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Garbage_Collector)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-and-merging-pdfs/82570/10 "2022-11-02T12:59:46Z")
Have you tried a different folder? Sounds like it doesnt have write permission or something or its in use… ---
**Author:** ![joaofmoco](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/joaofmoco/32/148856_2.png) [@joaofmoco](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/joaofmoco)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2022, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/export-and-merging-pdfs/82570/11 "2022-11-02T13:47:30Z")
Hello and thank you for your reply, That was exactly what was missing! It’s working as intended now 🙂