A PDF file exported from NX fails to open in a PDF Viewer.
The following error message is displayed:
"Error [PDF Structure 40]: Invalid reference table (xref)"
This problem is encountered if the PDF file is exported with the 'Output Text' option set to 'Text' (rather than 'Polyline').
The cause of the problem is a Tabular Note on the drawing (or in the Title Block) that contains cell(s) with Text that has an Aspect Ratio of '0.0'.
Solution
If the Title Block on the drawing contains a Tabular Note with Text that has an Aspect Ratio of 0.0, use the following procedure to resolve the issue:
1. Make the Title Block selectable. (Typically, by making layer 256 selectable.),
2. Select the Title block and use 'MB3 - Edit Definition',
3. Select 'Edit Table' in the 'Define Title Block' dialog,
4. Select the Tabular Note in its top left-hand corner and use 'MB3 - Cell Settings...',
5. In the 'Lettering' section of the 'Settings' dialog, enter an appropriate (non-zero) value for the 'Aspect Ratio', for example '1.0',
6. On the 'Common - Cell' page in the 'Settings' dialog ensure that the 'Fit Methods - Auto Size Text' option is unchecked,
7. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 for all Tabular Notes in the Title Block,
8. Select 'Finish' to exit 'Edit Title Block', then OK.
Save the drawing and test by Exporting a PDF file.
Notes and References
Hardware/Software Configuration
Platform: INTL64
OS: windows
OS Version: 1064
Product: NX
Application: DRAFTING
Version: V12.0
Function: TABLES
Ref: 001-8323467