PDF Question

[johnnystress]

Thanks for the offer Matthew! Might have to get back to you on this.

Are you saying only Quark will allow me to make a PDF like this?

I can picture doing it in Word- because its multi-page- but  the pics might get distorted?

Link: http://209.220.161.220/frys/downloads/cb/books/heaven_v1.pdf" target="_blank">Example

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I can picture doing it in Word- because its multi-page- but the pics might get distorted?

Sure, Word will 'print' a multi-page PDF, only you won't have as much control over the design and layout as in a DTP package, or for the lettering.

It doesn't have to be Quark. I use InDesign, although that's pricey too. Can you get hold of -cough- MS Publisher? Or, I think there are plenty of free versions of Serif PagePlus on the web, which should do the basics.

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[johnnystress]

ooh-ooh- just tried it using Word and it seems grand! I just Inserted a bunch of random pics over 3 pages and the pdf came out fine!
Take THAT Quark Xpress!

[johnnystress]

Ah- i see you what you mean- a real pain in the arse layout wise- I didnt think of that as I had 1 comic page per page in mind

whats MSpublisher?Is it like MSPaint in its "its a piece of antiquated shit- but it works"?

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now I use a licenced version of Adobe which imports the pdf into Acrobat after each creation.

Turn off the option "View Adobe PDF Results" in the Print Properties - it's on the "Adobe PDF Settings" tab.

whats MSpublisher?Is it like MSPaint in its "its a piece of antiquated shit- but it works"?

It's fairly capable, but just not as powerful as Quark or InDesign. But I imagine it'd be fine for this.

Depending on which version of Office you have, you may find you have it already...?

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[ukdane]

Cutepdf did exactly what I needed it to do. So thanks once more to the messageboard massive.

[Jared Katooie]

I have a question about PDF's.

Can I change PDF's into something less crap.

[Jared Katooie]

Also question mark.

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Can I change PDF's into something less crap?

Is that a genuine question?

You can make minor edits, change page order, export the images and text etc., at least with the Pro version. And you can import pdfs into professional pre-press equipment where the print output can be touched up and altered, but you can't simply convert a pdf.

What would you convert a pdf into anyway? And what is better than a pdf for maintaining the design integrity of your documents?

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[Wake]

Turn off the option "View Adobe PDF Results" in the Print Properties - it's on the "Adobe PDF Settings" tab.

I tried this (having already discovered the option) but my computer ignores it and view the pdf anyway.

Cheers,

Wake

[Jared Katooie]

"What would you convert a pdf into anyway? And what is better than a pdf for maintaining the design integrity of your documents?"

All I want to do is read files which just happen to be in pdf format. I'm not familiar with acrobat and other pdf related programs so I try and avoid them where possible.

I know pdf's are good for designing documents for the web etc. but thats not something I do very often.

I'm kind of biased because a lot of the software manuals I get tend to be in pdf format and reading them that way can be a bit of a pain on slower computers (such as like what my one is).

JK.

[johnnystress]

"And what is better than a pdf for maintaining the design integrity of your documents?"

Jesus?

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All I want to do is read files which just happen to be in pdf format.

Yeah, Acrobat Reader is fairly bloated now and can take an age to load - there's a host of functionality that 99% of people don't use in there. And it's gonna get worse with version 7.

However, there are a few 'lite' options mentioned at the bottom of this Register article...

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Link: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/09/21/adobe_acrobat_reader7/" target="_blank">El Reg

[ukdane]

I now need my PDF's to be hyperlinked (I am using CUTEPDF) I need to be able to do things such as hyperlink the index page. Can this be done with CUTEPDF, or do I need the Acrobat Prof.?

And, whilst I have your attention, is it possible a) to rotate some of the pages so that they are in landscape, whilst others remain in portrait,
and b) ensure that the pdf is always viewed in fullscreen (without the user having to do it themselves)?

Thanks for your help.

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I don't know CutePDF at all, but what you're on about can be done in Acrobat (i'm on 6 Pro here). Although, what do you mean by "hyperlink the index page"?

Rotate pages? Go to the Pages tabbed window down the left, right-click on the page(s) you want, and set rotation there.

Full screen? In File>>Document Properties there's an Initial View section you can fiddle around with.

Cool.

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