Message: An unknown error occurred while exporting Geographic and/or Attribute data to PDF - MapInfo_Pro - 2023

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Issue: An error occurs when printing a GeoRegistered PDF or exporting PDF data, because MapInfo PDF Printer driver does not support the GeoRegistration or PDF Attribute data export along with PDF security options or encryption.

Fix: To prevent an error, In the MapInfo PDF Printer dialog:

  1. On the HOME tab, in the Output group, click Print to open the Print dialog.
  2. In the Name field, select MapInfo PDF Printer and then click Properties.
  3. On the Destination tab, clear the Preview document before proceeding and Prompt for destination options.
  4. File system should be selected as destination.
  5. Beside File system, click Options and set the following:
    • Destination file should be selected to prompt for file name.
    • Default directory should be left blank.
    • Default filename should be left blank.
    • Overwrite option should be selected as anything but Append to existing file.
    • Print to should be set as Do Not Print.