PAFTA – Sheet Splitter & Merger for AutoCAD
Tender set in 40 separate files? See it as one drawing.
PAFTA merges a whole folder of DWG, DXF and vector PDF files into one AutoCAD drawing – every file framed and labelled with its name. Need sheets again? Split it back into DWG, DXF and PDF per sheet in one run.
Free install from the Microsoft Store with a 30-day full-feature trial. Requires full AutoCAD 2022–2027 (not LT).
Merge first. Convert PDFs. Split when you’re done.
1. Merge – a folder becomes one drawing
Pick a folder, press START. Every DWG, DXF and vector PDF in it – every page of a multi-page PDF – lands in one new drawing, each in its own frame with a title strip showing the file name. Lay them out side by side, stacked, in a grid (N per row) or as an auto grid. Files are sorted naturally (A-1, A-2, A-10) or by modified date. The result is saved as <folder>_MERGED.dwg/.dxf; your source files are not modified.
2. PDF to DWG – real, editable geometry
Lines, polylines, hatches/fills and text in a vector PDF become editable AutoCAD entities. Choose the drawing scale from presets (1:1, 1:20, 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, 1:200, 1:500) or type your own, so PDF plans come in at the same true size as your DWG plans – ready for measuring and take-off.
Honest note: raster images inside PDFs are not imported, so scanned (image-only) PDFs cannot be converted – they stay empty.
3. Split – every sheet out, named from the title block
Sheets side by side in model space? PAFTA finds every frame and writes a DXF, a DWG and a vector PDF per sheet (plus optional raster PDF at 150/300/600 DPI). Example: 12 sheets in one run → 12 PDFs, 12 DWGs and 12 DXFs instead of cutting and plotting each by hand. A merged drawing splits again with the original file names.
AutoCAD stays free
Background mode uses AutoCAD Core Console: no AutoCAD windows pop up, your open drawings are untouched, and 1–4 sheets are processed in parallel. Optional layout copy: one plot-ready layout per sheet with a locked viewport. Sheets longer than AutoCAD’s 5080 mm plot limit are merged into one true-size PDF page.
How it works in 3 steps
Step 1
Merge the folder
Click Merge folder…, choose the folder (subfolders optional), pick the layout, sort order and PDF scale, press START. One drawing with every file framed and named.
Step 2
Review, measure, revise
Check the whole set in one model space, take quantities, or change title blocks and common details on all sheets at once. The merged drawing is loaded into the splitter: press ANALYZE and every frame is listed with size, name and status.
Step 3
Split and deliver
Press START. Every sheet comes out as DWG, DXF and vector PDF, plotted with your CTB, line weights and transparency, on its own size or on A0–A5 paper – named from the title block.
Optional layout copy: one layout per sheet, correct paper, locked viewport, plot style set.
One folder, everything in it: file names taken from the title block, duplicates get _1, _2 …
Who it’s for
- Estimators and bid teams – a tender set arrives as dozens of DWGs and PDFs; merge it into one drawing for overview and take-off at true scale.
- MEP, HVAC, plumbing and electrical engineers – keep all sheets in one model space and still deliver sheet by sheet.
- Process and plant designers – P&IDs and PFDs, including long sheets beyond 5080 mm.
- Drafting offices and CAD managers – one CTB, one naming scheme, a command-line version (pafta-cli) for batch jobs, 18 interface languages.
Pricing
| Licence | Covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Store (in-app) | All your Windows devices (same Microsoft account) | 20 € |
| Site licence | 1 computer | 15 € |
| Site licence | 2 computers | 20 € |
| Site licence | 3 computers | 25 € |
| Site licence | 5 computers | 35 € |
| Site licence | 10 computers | 60 € |
Site licence: 15 € for the first computer, +5 € for each extra one. Lifetime licence, free 1.x updates, key sent by e-mail, invoice from EMECH CENTER OÜ.
Which to choose? One computer: the site licence is cheaper (15 €). Two computers: both cost 20 €. Several of your own devices on one Microsoft account: the Store licence covers them all.
30-day free trial, every feature
Install PAFTA free from the Microsoft Store and use merge, PDF to DWG and split on your own drawings for 30 days. Buy only if it saves you time.
Automatic updates
Updates arrive through the Microsoft Store automatically. All 1.x updates are free with either licence.
FAQ
Which AutoCAD versions does PAFTA work with?
Full AutoCAD 2022–2027 and AutoCAD-based verticals (Architecture, MEP, Electrical, Mechanical, Plant 3D, Civil 3D) on Windows 10/11 64-bit. AutoCAD LT is not supported, and AutoCAD is not included.
How does the free trial work?
Install PAFTA free from the Microsoft Store. You get 30 days with every feature. After that, buy the Store licence (20 €) or a site licence (from 15 €) and keep working.
Can PAFTA convert scanned PDFs to DWG?
No. PAFTA converts vector PDFs: lines, polylines, hatches/fills and text become AutoCAD entities. Raster images inside PDFs are not imported, so scanned (image-only) PDFs stay empty.
Can I split a merged drawing again?
Yes. Frames and title strips of a merged drawing are already prepared for PAFTA, so when you split it every sheet gets its original file name back – as DWG, DXF and PDF.
I am getting a new computer. What happens to my licence?
The Store licence belongs to your Microsoft account: sign in on the new PC, install PAFTA from the Store and it is unlocked. A site licence is per computer and is activated with the e-mail address of your order; to move it to a new computer, contact us at serhat@mepcenter.com.tr.
Does PAFTA change my original drawings?
No. Merging writes a new <folder>_MERGED.dwg/.dxf, splitting writes new files per sheet, and the layout option works on a copy. Your source files are not modified.
Can I download PAFTA from your website?
No. PAFTA is installed only from the Microsoft Store. Our website sells the licence key, which you enter in the app.
See the whole set in one drawing – today
Install free, try every feature for 30 days, then choose the licence that fits.
AutoCAD and DWG are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. PAFTA is not affiliated with or endorsed by Autodesk.
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