Exporting to a PDF?

[fmeric]

common question Im sure. Im building a database system so I can go out in the field and log timecodes from videotape masters and described what problems occur at that paticular time code.

when Im done I will email this FM file to my client which he intends to send to his client via email. He needs a fast and simple way to convert it to a PDF so anyone with Acrobat can read it in the way we have the forms set up. were using windows XP.

Can anyone help me?

Eric

[QuinTech]

Hi, Eric, and welcome to the Forums! It sounds like you (or your client) should download a PDF writer. I use one called CutePDF.

HTH,

Jerry

[fmeric]

Thanks for the info. If you could would you explain the process in detail from going to a record to a .pdf. I need to explain this to him tonight when he brings me the FMP software.

Is that your band? Do you have any music links? Im looking for some music on a surf DVD title Im working on

Thanks again

Eric

[QuinTech]

Once you've got CutePDF (or an equivalent) installed, you would use the Print command to generate a PDF. Just like printing to paper, except you're printing to a PDF. Most of these PDF writers install as printer drivers, so it is just a matter of selecting that driver in the same way you would select, say, and HP LaserJet 4000.

I wish that was my band! I'm just a fan. Check out funkyside.com if you wanna see some cool stuff. No surf music there AFAIK.

J

[BrentHedden]

One thing to watch out for with this -

I happen to be using the actual PDF distiller that came with Adobe, so I don't know if this same problem will exist with other software.

No matter how hard I try, I can't set default values for the print settings. Every time, the PDF comes out 1200 DPI, color. That is one unneccessarly HUGE file comming from a B&W layout. No need for 1200 DPI, since my printer can only handle 600. I can change it each time I get the print dialog box, but after it "prints", it resets back. I have not been able to find a good solution for this yet. Watch out for this.

[DykstrL]

Another rather good PDF creator is PDF995 - works fairly well with W2K and XP.

To 'BrentHedden' - if you have the full Acrobat, you also have the PDF writer driver on the install disk. It's under the 'Other' install options. It works infinitely better than the distiller.

[peterkolb]

there is an austriancompany: www.schubec.com creates a plugin tu create a pdf and send it via email directly - all supported from the plugin