How to Add Watermark in AutoCAD 2014?

Steps to Add a Watermark in AutoCAD 2025

Adding a watermark in AutoCAD can enhance the professionalism of your drawings or can be used to indicate document status or ownership. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this in AutoCAD 2025.

Step 1: Access the Watermark Tool

1. Open your project in AutoCAD 2025.
2. From the main menu, choose Tools.
3. Navigate to Edit PDF.
4. Select Watermark, then click on Add to begin the watermark creation process.

Step 2: Configure Watermark Settings

1. After selecting “Add,” a dialog will appear prompting you to configure the watermark.
2. You can choose to create a text or image watermark. For a text watermark, enter the desired phrase, such as “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL.”
3. If opting for an image watermark, click the respective option to select your image file.

Step 3: Customize the Watermark Appearance

1. Adjust the size and orientation of your watermark using the provided options.
2. You can set the opacity to ensure the watermark does not overpower the underlying drawing.
3. Decide on the positioning of the watermark on the page; options generally include center, top-left, bottom-right, etc.

Step 4: Apply Watermark to Specific Pages (Optional)

1. If you want to selectively add the watermark to specific pages, look for the Page Range Options within the watermark dialog.
2. Specify the page numbers or range where you would like the watermark to appear.

Step 5: Preview and Insert Watermark

1. Once all settings are configured, utilize the preview feature to see how the watermark will look on your drawing.
2. If satisfied, click OK to insert the watermark into your drawing.

Step 6: Save Your Work

1. After adding the watermark, don’t forget to save your changes.
2. Click on File then select Save or use the shortcut CTRL+S to ensure your watermarked document is preserved.

FAQ

Q1: Can I remove an existing watermark in AutoCAD?

Yes, you can easily remove a watermark by going back to the watermark settings under the Edit PDF section. Select the watermark you wish to delete, and then choose the option to remove it.

Q2: Is it possible to customize the watermark further?

Absolutely! You have options to change the font, size, color, transparency, and position of the watermark to fit your specific needs.

Q3: Can I use side-by-side watermarks?

Yes, you can apply multiple watermarks to a single document. Simply follow the same steps for adding additional watermarks, ensuring that each has unique settings as required.