How to Fix PostScript Font Errors When Creating PDFs from Jw_cad
Question details
The user is unable to generate a PDF file from Jw_cad due to a PostScript typecheck error related to the HGGothicM font.
- Product
- Jw_cad and Acrobat Distiller
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Exporting or printing CAD drawings to PDF format using Acrobat Distiller.
- Observed behavior
- Acrobat Distiller halts the PDF creation process, outputting a PostScript typecheck error indicating that the HGGothicM font is missing or cannot be embedded.
Verify which specific fonts are used in your Jw_cad drawing and check if they are installed locally on your system before attempting to convert the file to PDF.
Replace the HGGothicM Font in Jw_cad
Substituting the outdated or missing font with a modern, embeddable alternative is the most reliable way to ensure successful PDF creation.
Many older fonts, including HGGothicM, lack the necessary permissions for font embedding. By replacing the font directly in the source CAD file, you can bypass the Acrobat Distiller restriction entirely and generate the PDF without any garbled text.
Launch Jw_cad and open the specific drawing file that is causing the PostScript error.
Highlight the text or select the specific text layers that are currently utilizing the HGGothicM font.
Navigate to the text properties and change the font to a standard, universally supported system font such as MS Gothic or Arial.
Save the changes to your Jw_cad file and attempt to print the drawing to PDF via Acrobat Distiller again.
Modify Acrobat Distiller Font Settings
Force Acrobat Distiller to ignore embedding errors so the PDF process can complete, though it may result in font substitution.
Install the Missing Font Locally
If you have the legal rights to use HGGothicM, installing it on your system can resolve the missing font error.
Manage and Edit Your PDFs Effortlessly with WPS Office
Once your CAD files are successfully converted to PDF, you need a reliable tool to view, annotate, and share them. WPS Office is a free, lightweight, and comprehensive suite that provides seamless PDF editing alongside robust Word, Excel, and PowerPoint alternatives. Enjoy a familiar user interface that makes transitioning incredibly easy.
- 1. Download the software: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free installation package for your operating system.
- 2. Install and launch: Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup, then open WPS Office.
- 3. Open your PDF: Drag and drop your newly converted CAD PDF into the WPS interface to instantly view, highlight, or add text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Acrobat Distiller show a PostScript error when making a PDF?
This typically happens when the source document contains outdated, unlicensed, or corrupted fonts that cannot be embedded into the PDF, causing the Distiller engine to halt the conversion process.
What is a typecheck error in Acrobat Distiller?
A typecheck error occurs when the PostScript interpreter encounters an unexpected data type. During PDF creation, this is almost always related to missing or proprietary font files like HGGothicM failing to process.
Can I force a PDF to create without the missing font?
Yes, by adjusting Acrobat Distiller's font settings to 'Warn and Continue' instead of canceling the job. However, doing so will substitute the missing font with a default like Courier, potentially causing garbled text.
