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Summary
In this chapter we looked at several methods used within Acrobat to create PDF documents without having
to open up source programs. You saw how Acrobat is used to convert single files, multiple files, scans,
Web pages, and captured content.
Scanned content is captured using OCR, and then Acrobat can be used to evaluate and assign values to
suspect characters. You also learned how to create a PDF file from a Web page using Internet Explorer's
PDFMaker. Finally, ways to modify conversion settings using Acrobat's preferences were identified.
Exercises
1. Using the methods outlined in the chapter, convert various single and binder PDF files.
2. Compare and contrast the processes used to create a PDF file from a Web page within Acrobat and
within Internet Explorer using its PDFMaker.
3. Experiment with scanning and capturing text in a PDF file in Acrobat.
4. Using different resolutions when scanning, evaluate the efficiency of the capture process.
Copyright Notice:
Many elements of this project have been modified due to copyright and
liability issues, and should not be used in other projects. They are only being used to teach the
processes in the context of this topic.
Project
In Chapter 4 we created a PDF cover page for a project specification. The goal in this project is
to create more components of the project. Use the source files in the
ch05_project
folder.
Task 1: Creating PDF files from within Acrobat
1. Open the
0_Cover.pdf
file created in Chapter 4; a copy of the PDF file is also included in
the
ch05_project
folder.
2.
Click the Create PDF task button and choose From Multiple Files to open the dialog box.
3.
Click the Include all Open PDF documents checkbox; the
0_Cover.pdf
file is listed in the
Files to Combine Box.
4.
Click Browse. Locate your
ch05_project
folder and select:
•
corps-tva permit application blank.PDF
•
03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete.DOC
•
03305 Concrete Curing and Finishing.DOC
•
04220 Concrete Unit Masonary.DOC
•
Bid Tabulation Sheet.XLS
•
Photo of Field.JPG
5. Click the
Photo of Field.JPG
file in the list, and click Move Up to move the image before
the XLS file in the list.
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