CAD Drawing Translation FAQ - CADTranslator.com

1. What should I do if the text appears garbled?

1 Standardize fonts and encoding: prioritize universal fonts such as TrueType (.TTF); check and replace special fonts in the original CAD software before translation; set the translation tool's encoding to Unicode (multi-language compatible) to keep encoding consistent throughout the conversion.
2 Use proper format conversion: convert the original DWG file to the 2010 ASCII DXF format (the most widely compatible) with a professional tool such as Teigha File Converter before translation, and avoid converting high-version proprietary formats directly.
3 Fix styles manually: if garbled text has already occurred, open the file in AutoCAD, use the Home > Properties > Text > Style function, choose a text style compatible with the current language, preview and apply it in real time, and the garbled text will be gone after saving.

1 Build a custom glossary: import industry-specific terminology databases (e.g., mechanical engineering terms and building codes) into the translation tool, or manually add standard translations for frequently used project terms, and enable “forced matching” to keep terminology consistent.
2 Choose a domain-adapted translation engine: prioritize intelligent translation tools that support engineering-domain customization, or train a general-purpose engine on domain data to improve technical term recognition accuracy.
3 Verify terms after translation: set up a two-person review process in which staff with industry backgrounds check the translated terms to ensure compliance with international and industry standards such as ISO and ANSI.

1 Pre-process the source file: if the file is encrypted, unlock it with a PDF decryption tool or the CAD unlock feature; if it is damaged, open it with AutoCAD's “Recover” function and save it as a lower version (e.g., 2018); purge unused block definitions and redundant layers to simplify the file structure.
2 Optimize conversion settings: enable options such as “high-fidelity conversion”, “preserve layer information” and “vector-first” in the translation tool; when converting PDF to CAD, turn on “convert text to geometry” to prevent graphics and text from misaligning.
3 Correct details manually: after conversion, use CAD's “Scale” and “Move” tools to adjust misaligned graphics; re-dimension any missing dimensions by referencing the original drawing; re-import and replace complex blocks.

1 Standardize fonts and encoding: prioritize universal fonts such as TrueType (.TTF); check and replace special fonts in the original CAD software before translation; set the translation tool's encoding to Unicode (multi-language compatible) to keep encoding consistent throughout the conversion.
2 Use proper format conversion: convert the original DWG file to the 2010 ASCII DXF format (the most widely compatible) with a professional tool such as Teigha File Converter before translation, and avoid converting high-version proprietary formats directly.
3 Fix styles manually: if garbled text has already occurred, open the file in AutoCAD, use the Home > Properties > Text > Style function, choose a text style compatible with the current language, preview and apply it in real time, and the garbled text will be gone after saving.

1 Build a custom glossary: import industry-specific terminology databases (e.g., mechanical engineering terms and building codes) into the translation tool, or manually add standard translations for frequently used project terms, and enable “forced matching” to keep terminology consistent.
2 Choose a domain-adapted translation engine: prioritize intelligent translation tools that support engineering-domain customization, or train a general-purpose engine on domain data to improve technical term recognition accuracy.
3 Verify terms after translation: set up a two-person review process in which staff with industry backgrounds check the translated terms to ensure compliance with international and industry standards such as ISO and ANSI.