PDF

This topic describes the procedure for creating a PDF from HTML source. This could be a single HTML page, multiple pages in the same folder, or multiple pages over multiple folders in the same branch of the directory tree.

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To prepare the HTML source for PDF generation

Acrobat only goes so far in converting HTML source files to PDF, and unfortunately alters styles, misses scripting, and cripples some functionality in the process. However all is not lost, as these can be catered for and countered in the source before performing the conversion.

• All graphics inserted by script must be actually inserted into the HTML
• All script related changes to structure must be implemented into the HTML
• All HTML Help objects (HHCTRL.OCX) must be removed from the HTML
• All status string, build number, and email links must be hardwired appropriately
• Page headers should be created and include appropriate labelling
• Page footers should be created and contain copyright notice, topic identification and page numbering

 

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To create a PDF from HTML source

1. Open Acrobat
2. Click Open Web Page
3. Select an appropriate URL, folder level, options and conversion settings
4. Click Download
5. Select an appropriate filename and location

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Once created, the Bookmarks TOC should be customised appropriately, and the security should be set to protect the document from tamper.

To set the PDF security options

1. Selecting File|Document Security
2. In the Security Options field, select Acrobat Standard Security
3. Click Change Settings
4. Check Password required to change Permissions and Passwords
5. In the Changes Allowed field, select None
6. In the Printing field, select Fully Allowed
7. Click OK

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See Also

 Lotech Solutions' Tips, Tricks, and Procedures | How to print PDFs four-to-a-sheet 

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