Need Computer Help - Creating PDF Documents

May 22, 2007 | Me

[calcowgirl]

Okie dokie! I’ve added it to my “check it out” list! Thanks!

• pdf995
• foxit
• softwarelabs
• adobe forums

[ElkGroveDan]

Dude, that's what they do in the ghetto. She deserves better than mere shortcuts and workarounds, doesn't she?! :O)

In my job, all that matters is whatever gets the job done.

[jdm]

Actually, Adobe Acrobat Pro 8 is out now... But it’s a really, really large download compared to FoxIt (like 270MB, compared to FoxIt’s 2MB or so).

[Czar]

"I just pinged ya cuz I thought you might learn something with me!"

And indeed I am...

[jdm]

In my job, all that matters is whatever gets the job done.

http://epguides.com/MacGyver/guide.shtml

[calcowgirl]

I’m going to have to see what might work best and how much long-term need I might have. Other than this exercise, my old copy of Acrobat has done me just fine. Not sure I want to invest $100 in this project alone.

[calcowgirl]

I’m finding things in Acrobat that I didn’t even know existed. In using the “Create PDF from Webpage” function, I found the option to “save entire site.”

But by using the 11”x200” paper option, it applies that consistently as a fixed size... even if there is a web page that is only 6” long.

I guess I won’t be using that option this time.

[calcowgirl]

Just checking out Foxit. FYI:

Foxit PDF Creator... $99.00 per user

[calcowgirl]

And indeed I am...

Glad I could help. :-)

[jdm]

Foxit PDF Creator... $99.00 per user

That's insane. If they're charging by megabytes-per-software-downloaded, it should cost no more than 87 cents! :O)

BTW, What's the timeline on your project?

Given that you paid for Adobe Acrobat 6, I can look into getting you a (complimentary) valid serial number for the latest (Adobe Acrobat 8) version.

I'm not sure if the latest version of Adobe will resolve the problem, however.

[tubebender]

I could have used my patented reply...YA SHOULDA BOUGHT A MAC...

[Amerigomag]

Save them as html documents, not web pages.

This whole thread is a 38K html doc.....without page breaks.

[calcowgirl]

I actually got Acrobat as part of the purchase of a scanner—but I don’t have all the records (or the disk)... I lost it during one of my office cleaning maneuvers. So, I’m not so sure I could give all the validations I need and might have to go for the full cost version of Acrobat 8 (if I choose to go that route). Thank you very much for the offer, however!

The timeline... I need to do most of it within the week. I’ll do some more research and sleep on it tonight and come to some decision.

[calcowgirl]

I had a mac... didn’t like it. LOL.

[calcowgirl]

I may just do that in the short run. It wasn’t my preference, but it may serve my immediate objectives.

[jdm]

I actually got Acrobat as part of the purchase of a scanner—but I don’t have all the records (or the disk)... I lost it during one of my office cleaning maneuvers.

That's okay. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't a bootleg or anything! (just teasing) :O) If I can find a way to help you upgrading (legitimately, of course) I'll send the info via FReepmail.

[calcowgirl]

Warning! Warning! Bootleg Police are out doing web-traffic stops!

LOL

Thanks, again!

[ShadowAce]

Assistance requested!

[Amerigomag]

An .html file also has a distinct advantage over a .pdf.

The .pdf can only be rendered by Adobe or a FOSS clone while the .html file can be opened by any browser, any text editor or any html editor on any host operating system.

[tubebender]

I had a mac... didn’t like it. LOL. Well that's it...I'm taking you off you ping list