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by bqxmprij
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: PDF-Tools
Topic: How to OCR Without Creating a New File
Replies: 4
Views: 70

Re: How to OCR Without Creating a New File

Should the "when file already exists" option be changed to "overwrite with a new file"? I don't want 900+ prompts.
by bqxmprij
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: PDF-Tools
Topic: How to OCR Without Creating a New File
Replies: 4
Views: 70

Re: How to OCR Without Creating a New File

Perfect. Thank you. I can get the originals again if needed.
by bqxmprij
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:00 pm
Forum: PDF-Tools
Topic: How to OCR Without Creating a New File
Replies: 4
Views: 70

How to OCR Without Creating a New File

Hello, In PDF-Tools, I don't see an option to OCR a file and save it, without creating new file with a new file name. I probably don't understand the options. What option in the "Save Documents" options should I select to OCR a file and save it, without creating a new file? I don't want to...
by bqxmprij
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: Editor plugins
Topic: Naming Convention for PDF of Email (Outlook Plugin)
Replies: 1
Views: 68

Naming Convention for PDF of Email (Outlook Plugin)

Hello, This may be a 'how to' or a feature request. Sometimes I need to made pdf's of emails. The plugin works when converting an email to pdf. But, the default naming convention of the .pdf is the subject line of the email. That is not helpful when many emails have the same subject line. Is there a...
by bqxmprij
Sun Dec 17, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Re: [Feature request] Add "Open new file" checkbox to Extract Pages window
Replies: 3
Views: 2090

Re: [Feature request] Add "Open new file" checkbox to Extract Pages window

+1. I completely agree. I always want to open and use the extracted pages.
by bqxmprij
Sun Oct 15, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Feature Request: Easier Font Embedding
Replies: 17
Views: 2325

Re: Feature Request: Easier Font Embedding

One button font embedding would be great! I should note that saving a document as PDF/A does not fully embed the fonts (according to the USPTO; and I think the USPTO is right). See this thread. https://forum.pdf-xchange.com/viewtopic.php?p=168060#p168060. However, re-printing a document as a PDF/A ...
by bqxmprij
Sun Aug 20, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: How To Format Margins of New Pages from Pasted Text
Replies: 18
Views: 944

Re: How To Format Margins of New Pages from Pasted Text

Hello, I hope this helps others. Attached is new file created by printing p. 1 of this thread. Then, I copied the last comment, and pasted it into word instead of directly inserting a new page based on clipboard content. Then, I copied all content in Word document, then: >>right click on thumbnail >...
by bqxmprij
Fri Aug 04, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: OCR All Open Tabs
Replies: 1
Views: 249

OCR All Open Tabs

Is there a way to OCR all documents open in Editor? I review a lot of documents, and the search across all open documents is amazing. But, search cannot find what is not text. Is there a way to OCR all open documents? I understand the program would be busy/unavailable for a while. If this is a bette...
by bqxmprij
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Feature Requests for Create PDF From Webpage
Replies: 1
Views: 253

Feature Requests for Create PDF From Webpage

This feature is really great. I have to document web pages every day. Having tested dozens of programs, I can attest that it must be very difficult to capture exactly what and how a webpage is displayed in a browser. So, the implementation is very, very good. For my specific needs, and hopefully oth...
by bqxmprij
Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: How To Multi-Color Highlight The Terms Identified with Search
Replies: 6
Views: 593

How To Multi-Color Highlight The Terms Identified with Search

The search function is great. The highlighting of different search terms in unique colors is one of the best features. Is there a way to use the highlight function to highlight with the same unique colors the search feature displays? I can only figure out how to highlight in a single color: Click on...
by bqxmprij
Sat Jun 17, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Identify Forms Feature--Thank you!
Replies: 3
Views: 1311

Identify Forms Feature--Thank you!

First, thank you very, very much. This is so helpful. I have chimed in on requests for something like this for some time. It is so useful. Second, I am hoping the feature will be extended and improved over time--I understand this is complex stuff. I hope the following helps. Doctor offices never pro...
by bqxmprij
Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:24 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: How To Format Margins of New Pages from Pasted Text
Replies: 18
Views: 944

Re: How To Format Margins of New Pages from Pasted Text

Thank you so much. I cannot figure out how to paste formatted text and images from the clipboard. For example, I made a pdf of this thread. I then copied the entirety the "Tracker Supp-Stefan » Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:51 pm" post from the title to the signature, with all of the images. But, th...
by bqxmprij
Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: How To Format Margins of New Pages from Pasted Text
Replies: 18
Views: 944

Re: How To Format Margins of New Pages from Pasted Text

I was copying text from somewhere else and pasting into the program. I get a 'paste as rich text' option if I copy as rich text. I wonder how to do that outside of the software.
by bqxmprij
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: How To Format Margins of New Pages from Pasted Text
Replies: 18
Views: 944

Re: How To Format Margins of New Pages from Pasted Text

I have version 9.5.367.0. It is the only software used for this.

I am not sure I understand the Rich Text comments above. Is it possible to paste Rich Text? I cannot figure out how to do that. Maintaining formatting would be ideal. Thanks.
by bqxmprij
Wed Apr 05, 2023 4:38 am
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: How To Format Margins of New Pages from Pasted Text
Replies: 18
Views: 944

How To Format Margins of New Pages from Pasted Text

Today I discovered a great feature. XChange-Editor allows clip-board text to be pasted into a pdf onto new pages by right-clicking on the thumbnails window. This is so helpful. But, I cannot figure out the options. In particular, I want to change the default margins of the added pages to 1 inch for ...
by bqxmprij
Fri Feb 24, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: How to find all of the same image and delete?
Replies: 1
Views: 235

How to find all of the same image and delete?

I have to read .pdfs that include what appears to be a watermark on each page. The image spans the entire page, and is repeated on each page. I want to find all such images and delete them instead of trying to select each one and delete each one manually. I tried remove watermark but that did nothin...
by bqxmprij
Thu Jan 12, 2023 11:06 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Save as PDF/A Not Creating Compliant PDF/A Documents
Replies: 50
Views: 5711

Re: Save as PDF/A Not Creating Compliant PDF/A Documents

The bottom line is that the Save As method should be modified to: (1) have an option to re-embed fonts that are allegedly already embedded or (2) embed fonts like the print method so that the font that says it is embedded, but actually is not, gets embedded. Otherwise, the Save As method does not p...
by bqxmprij
Sun Nov 06, 2022 3:38 am
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Save as PDF/A Not Creating Compliant PDF/A Documents
Replies: 50
Views: 5711

Re: Save as PDF/A Not Creating Compliant PDF/A Documents

In regards to the original post with non-embedded font in PDF/A - I checked all font objects in the provided PDF file at a low level, and I can assure you that all fonts are embedded. I don't know at the moment what exactly USPTO's tool does not like in that file (I suspect /Type0 fonts), but will ...
by bqxmprij
Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:28 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Save as PDF/A Not Creating Compliant PDF/A Documents
Replies: 50
Views: 5711

Re: Save as PDF/A Not Creating Compliant PDF/A Documents

Hello, mCHSNUg5Pz8cPap I am sure you noticed, we sort of stepped away form this while you two were discussing the USPTO, since that it a bit outside of our reach. I just wanted to check in and ask if there was anything else we can help you with here? If not, it would be appreciated if you could mar...
by bqxmprij
Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:10 am
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: How to/Feature Request: Group Shapes and export the Group to .jpg
Replies: 1
Views: 237

How to/Feature Request: Group Shapes and export the Group to .jpg

I work with pdfs with what appear to be 'shapes' all the time. I never knew they were 'shapes.' I receive pdfs of with a lot of 'shapes' that form a drawing. Today I learned how to use the "arrange" feature. It wasn't much, but that little bit saved me reaching out to third party for revis...
by bqxmprij
Wed May 18, 2022 11:31 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Problem with over-sized PDFs
Replies: 28
Views: 3860

Re: Problem with over-sized PDFs

TrackerSupp-Daniel wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 11:01 pm We may offer a warning in the future, but for now, you should ideally never be making (or need to make) a file which is larger than 200inches to begin with.
Hi,

We don't make all of files we view. Some are sent to us. In those cases, a warning would be helpful. Can that be implemented?
by bqxmprij
Wed Apr 13, 2022 4:43 am
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Tabs in 360.0
Replies: 30
Views: 2607

Re: Tabs in 360.0

Hello, Arnold Most people are asking for things to be made more compact, not less, but I can pass the idea along for you certainly. That said, as per usual, I cannot promise implementation at the moment. Kind regards, If you are keeping a tally, please count this as a vote to make things more compa...
by bqxmprij
Fri Apr 01, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: "The version of the USPTO Fillable Form you are attempting to attach is outdated"
Replies: 7
Views: 632

Re: "The version of the USPTO Fillable Form you are attempting to attach is outdated"

I always thought there was some sort of flag that would indicate if any non-Adobe product was used the save the file making the file no longer acceptable. Please be sneaky back and get that flag to not snitch--that is a serious request.
by bqxmprij
Fri Apr 01, 2022 4:00 am
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: "The version of the USPTO Fillable Form you are attempting to attach is outdated"
Replies: 7
Views: 632

Re: "The version of the USPTO Fillable Form you are attempting to attach is outdated"

That is an XFA form. The XFA is proprietary to Adobe. Don't open it with anything other than an Adobe product. If you do, you are likely (not always) going to get an error.
by bqxmprij
Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Populating XFA Forms Via an .xlsx file
Replies: 1
Views: 430

Populating XFA Forms Via an .xlsx file

I see that forms can be populated via a .xlsx or .csv file. Can the software populate an xfa form with a set number of columns but a variable number of row? This form https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/patents/process/file/efs/guidance/updated_IDS.pdf has 4 different types of documents to inp...
by bqxmprij
Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:19 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Feature Request: Easier Font Embedding
Replies: 17
Views: 2325

Re: Feature Request: Easier Font Embedding

I have wondered for a long time how a PDF/a document could not have fonts embedded. It happens all the time with pdf files. I have come to conclusion that pdf/a requires most, but not all fonts to be embedded, or not 100% of the font embedded. This https://www.pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/PDF...
by bqxmprij
Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Feature Request: Easier Font Embedding
Replies: 17
Views: 2325

Re: Feature Request: Easier Font Embedding

I suggest you print to pdf via pdf-exchange printer. Saving to pdf/a didn't work for me either. In the preferences setting window, go to the fonts section. Select all things to embed all fonts. I created an Embed All profile. I had to go through windows settings to make that profile be the default p...
by bqxmprij
Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: More Dithering Options When Rasterizing Pages
Replies: 10
Views: 1530

Re: More Dithering Options When Rasterizing Pages

I am fairly certain that group has at least thousands of members. :D

I mentioned that the developers here are extremely responsive to such requests and upvote this request because this solution would help me too. Thank you.
by bqxmprij
Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: OCR--No Language Installed
Replies: 5
Views: 854

Re: OCR--No Language Installed

Thank you. I will try. My company issued computer is really locked down.
by bqxmprij
Wed Jul 21, 2021 5:05 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: OCR--No Language Installed
Replies: 5
Views: 854

Re: OCR--No Language Installed

Hello,

I am on a stand alone machine. I have to restart the program for the problem to be fixed (I did not try a re-install). A version or two ago I bought a new license because mine expired. I updated to the current version late last night. Thanks.
by bqxmprij
Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: OCR--No Language Installed
Replies: 5
Views: 854

OCR--No Language Installed

Every now and then, I cannot OCR a document because the software does not recognize any installed languages. This happens sporadically. See image below. Any comments?

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by bqxmprij
Sat Jul 17, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Docusign--Remaining Signed in and Lack of Integrated Tools
Replies: 3
Views: 674

Re: Docusign--Remaining Signed in and Lack of Integrated Tools

Thank you for your response. Today, after loging in, I cannot "sign with Docusign" so I cannot send a screenshot. The error reads: Error [InetUtils]:HTTP status codes (400). The request could not be processed by the server due to invalid syntax. Maybe I was never able to use the product/pl...
by bqxmprij
Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:27 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Docusign--Remaining Signed in and Lack of Integrated Tools
Replies: 3
Views: 674

Docusign--Remaining Signed in and Lack of Integrated Tools

Hello, I have two questions regarding Docusign. 1. Is there a way to remain signed in? I have other pdf readers (which I don't like) but they let me stay signed in. There was a check box to remember by credentials. Is this possible? 2. When I did log in, PDF-XChange Editor launched what appeared to ...
by bqxmprij
Tue May 04, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: PDF-Tools
Topic: Bulk OCR Existing Files in Folder SOLVED
Replies: 14
Views: 3277

Re: Bulk OCR Existing Files in Folder SOLVED

So, operator error.

Thank you!
by bqxmprij
Mon May 03, 2021 6:58 pm
Forum: PDF-Tools
Topic: Bulk OCR Existing Files in Folder SOLVED
Replies: 14
Views: 3277

Re: Bulk OCR Existing Files in Folder SOLVED

Of the three options, I used "do not OCR but continue processing." I don't know why some were not OCR'd. I think there are 3 types of documents: 1. Documents with full text (e.g., computer generated pdfs) or any text. 2. Documents with no text (e.g., a scan). 3. Documents with both some te...
by bqxmprij
Sun May 02, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: PDF-Tools
Topic: Bulk OCR Existing Files in Folder SOLVED
Replies: 14
Views: 3277

Re: Bulk OCR Existing Files in Folder SOLVED

OVG, you are the best! For some reason it didn't think of just saving it with the same file name.

Now, I am wondering why some documents didn't OCR, but that is another issue.
by bqxmprij
Sun May 02, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: PDF-Tools
Topic: Bulk OCR Existing Files in Folder SOLVED
Replies: 14
Views: 3277

Re: Bulk OCR Existing Files in Folder SOLVED

Ovg,

Thank you for your post. I agree. That is the window and the option in the bottom right. See how it will save a new file with an OCR name? I don't want that. I want PDF-Tools to open the file, OCR it, save it, and move on without creating new files or changing the file name.
by bqxmprij
Sun May 02, 2021 3:01 pm
Forum: PDF-Tools
Topic: Bulk OCR Existing Files in Folder SOLVED
Replies: 14
Views: 3277

Bulk OCR Existing Files in Folder SOLVED

I have a lot of pdf files I need to review in a folder and subfolders. I want to OCR anything in the folder and subfolders. I don't understand the save option in PDF-Tools. The "Save Document" part of the OCR tool doesn't seem to have the option to OCR each document and save without renami...
by bqxmprij
Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:48 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Print Drivers
Topic: pdfSaver and queuing prints
Replies: 7
Views: 3907

Re: pdfSaver and queuing prints

Thank you. Please count this as a vote to bring it back.
by bqxmprij
Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Print Drivers
Topic: pdfSaver and queuing prints
Replies: 7
Views: 3907

pdfSaver and queuing prints

In prior versions a few years ago, print jobs could be sent to pdfSaver and queued. Is that still possible? I don't see an option to invoke pdfsaver from the preferences window. I tend to print a lot of websites and then want to combine them in a single pdf. That is a lot easier when queued so I can...
by bqxmprij
Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: View embedded Multimedia support?
Replies: 12
Views: 2867

Re: View embedded Multimedia support?

Has this been added? I am using 9.353.0. The only thing I can find is to add 3D files (.u3d and .prc). I would like to embed a .mp4. I would like to have it play in the pdf, not just attach it to then launch another program.
by bqxmprij
Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Print Drivers
Topic: Setting a New Default Profile
Replies: 4
Views: 3326

Re: Setting a New Default Profile

Thank you everyone!
by bqxmprij
Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:15 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Print Drivers
Topic: Setting a New Default Profile
Replies: 4
Views: 3326

Setting a New Default Profile

I created a profile to print pdfs with specific requirements. It works great. But, the Printing Preferences window always defaults to default profile. How do I get the newly created profile to be the default?
by bqxmprij
Fri Dec 18, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Program Unavailable During OCR
Replies: 1
Views: 409

Program Unavailable During OCR

I have to OCR a lot of long documents and that can take a few minutes. When PDF-XChange Editor is busy OCR'ng, I can view any other documents. In other words, I am forced to sit and wait for the OCR process to complete instead of being able to look at other documents or open new documents. Is there ...
by bqxmprij
Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:43 am
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: How to add an application to the Launch Application Button?
Replies: 2
Views: 529

How to add an application to the Launch Application Button?

I have a few pdf readers / editors. I would like to add them to the launch button. I see this https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowledgebase/194-Where-have-the-options-gone-to-open-PDF-files-in-Acrobat-or-Foxit-in-the-user-interface but I don't see how to add another program. How do you do that?
by bqxmprij
Fri Jul 31, 2020 9:07 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Import Form Data Selection
Replies: 1
Views: 634

Import Form Data Selection

I watched the video on build 340. It looks great. Is it possible to create a form with a dynamic number of fields based on the Import Form Data Selection? I can email an example. I need to file forms with repeating rows with each row having unique data and identifying a single document (e.g., magazi...
by bqxmprij
Wed May 06, 2020 2:15 am
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Requiring a Digital Signature from a third party
Replies: 2
Views: 798

Requiring a Digital Signature from a third party

I understand how to digitally sign documents with PDF Editor. I want others, who may not be technical enough to have their own digital signature or be capable of using it, to digitally sign a document. Is there a way to create a pdf that includes a clickable element, that when a user clicks it, they...
by bqxmprij
Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:28 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Embedding Fonts/Saving PDF/A
Replies: 7
Views: 1513

Re: Embedding Fonts/Saving PDF/A

I emailed the original and converted document again--pretty sure it worked this time. As you can see, the original document has a lot of (non-image) text. Editor and PDF-tools removed the text and made it images. I unfortunately gave up on Tracker products and printed the pdf again to pdf with a thi...
by bqxmprij
Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:50 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Embedding Fonts/Saving PDF/A
Replies: 7
Views: 1513

Re: Embedding Fonts/Saving PDF/A

Thank you for replying here. But, I am not sure I understand. Both pdfs have fonts according to Editor. The original file shows multiple fonts. https://i.imgur.com/AkmtTSH.png The file after converting to pdf/A with PDFTools shows one font. https://i.imgur.com/dltbvzb.png This document with one font...