Troubleshoot Dashed/Segmented Lines in PDF Exports

1. If continuous lines appear dashed in exported PDFs:
   • Suspect print/export resolution or PDF viewer rendering, not the model line style.
2. Test via print driver:
   1. Use Ctrl + P (Print) rather than only Export PDF.
   2. Select a PDF printer (e.g., Adobe PDF).
3. Adjust printer settings:
   1. Open Properties → locate PDF settings / quality.
   2. Set resolution to 300 DPI (often sufficient and more stable than 600 DPI on weaker machines).
4. If shadows force raster output:
   • Disabling shadows can keep output vector-like and reduce artifacts.
5. If licensing limits a built-in PDF driver:
   • Install a reliable PDF printer (e.g., the referenced “Bull Zip PDF”) and retry.

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