Why does my Revit or AutoCAD PDF export show the software name instead of my firm as Author?

PDF export from BIM and CAD applications sets the Author field from the software's registered user or license name, and Creator to the application name. These defaults are set at export time and are unrelated to your project or firm. Deliteful lets you overwrite both fields without re-exporting from the source application.

Do e-permit portals like ProjectDox require specific PDF metadata fields?

Requirements vary by jurisdiction. Some portals, particularly those using ProjectDox or Accela, validate that the PDF Title field is populated and may flag submissions where Author contains generic software names. Check your local building department's e-permit submission guidelines — if metadata fields are specified, Deliteful can set them exactly as required.

Can I set different metadata for architectural vs. structural vs. MEP sheets in the same project?

Each PDF is processed individually, so yes — you can set discipline-specific Subject metadata (e.g. 'Structural' vs. 'Architectural') on each sheet set while keeping the project Title and firm Author consistent across all of them.

Will editing metadata affect the drawing content, sheet numbering, or title block information?

No. Embedded PDF metadata is entirely separate from the visible content of the drawing. Title block text, sheet numbers, stamps, and all graphical content are completely preserved.

Set Accurate Metadata on Drawing Packages and Specs Before Permit or Client Submission

Architects and engineers submitting PDF drawing sets to clients, contractors, or permitting authorities routinely deal with files whose embedded metadata reflects the originating CAD or BIM software rather than the project and firm. A set of permit drawings with 'Autodesk Revit' as Author and a blank Title field looks unprofessional and can cause ingestion failures in municipal e-permit portals that validate metadata fields. Deliteful lets you set correct project metadata on any PDF before submission.

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Municipal building departments increasingly use electronic plan review platforms — ProjectDox, Accela, and similar systems — that parse PDF metadata during upload. Some portals validate that the Title field is populated or that Author does not contain a generic software name; requirements vary by jurisdiction, so it's worth checking your local building department's submission guidelines before uploading. Setting the Title to the project address and permit type, Author to the responsible architect or engineer of record, and Subject to the discipline (Architectural, Structural, MEP) takes under a minute in Deliteful and eliminates a common source of e-permit submission friction.

For client deliverables, correct PDF metadata reinforces document control discipline. When a client's project manager opens drawing properties and sees the project name, your firm name, and the correct discipline in the metadata fields, it signals the same attention to detail visible in the drawings themselves. Deliteful costs 1 credit per file and requires no CAD software or Acrobat license — upload the exported PDF, set the fields, download the corrected file.

How it works

1
Create your free account
Sign up with Google in about 3 clicks — no credit card required.
2
Upload your exported drawing set PDF
Select the PDF exported from Revit, AutoCAD, or your PDF print driver.
3
Set project and firm metadata
Enter the project name or address as Title, your firm or engineer of record as Author, and the discipline or permit type as Subject.
4
Download and submit
Use the metadata-corrected PDF for your e-permit upload or client delivery.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my Revit or AutoCAD PDF export show the software name instead of my firm as Author?: PDF export from BIM and CAD applications sets the Author field from the software's registered user or license name, and Creator to the application name. These defaults are set at export time and are unrelated to your project or firm. Deliteful lets you overwrite both fields without re-exporting from the source application.
Do e-permit portals like ProjectDox require specific PDF metadata fields?: Requirements vary by jurisdiction. Some portals, particularly those using ProjectDox or Accela, validate that the PDF Title field is populated and may flag submissions where Author contains generic software names. Check your local building department's e-permit submission guidelines — if metadata fields are specified, Deliteful can set them exactly as required.
Can I set different metadata for architectural vs. structural vs. MEP sheets in the same project?: Each PDF is processed individually, so yes — you can set discipline-specific Subject metadata (e.g. 'Structural' vs. 'Architectural') on each sheet set while keeping the project Title and firm Author consistent across all of them.
Will editing metadata affect the drawing content, sheet numbering, or title block information?: No. Embedded PDF metadata is entirely separate from the visible content of the drawing. Title block text, sheet numbers, stamps, and all graphical content are completely preserved.

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