Linking: Relative paths to other documents?
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Linking: Relative paths to other documents?
When you link from one document to another, isn't it possible somehow to use a relative path instead of an absolute path?
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Re: Linking: Relative paths to other documents?
Hello PdfSnooper,
Yes it's possible, when making the links - create them relative, and they should stay like this.
When you hover over a link in our Viewer you will see the full path, but if you move the document and reopen it in the Viewer the "full" path should update accordingly.
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Stefan
Yes it's possible, when making the links - create them relative, and they should stay like this.
When you hover over a link in our Viewer you will see the full path, but if you move the document and reopen it in the Viewer the "full" path should update accordingly.
Best,
Stefan
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Re: Linking: Relative paths to other documents?
But how do I do that?? I can't write in the "file name" field, but have to use the file browser, and it always inserts the full path to the document.Tracker Supp-Stefan wrote:
Yes it's possible, when making the links - create them relative, and they should stay like this.
Tracker Supp-Stefan wrote: When you hover over a link in our Viewer you will see the full path,
I understand that part.
But not this part.Tracker Supp-Stefan wrote: but if you move the document and reopen it in the Viewer the "full" path should update accordingly.
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Re: Linking: Relative paths to other documents?
Hello PdfSnooper,
Please take a look at this KB on the subject:
How do I add links to a document
For how to create the links. The File Path Field should be active and you be allowed to type in it. If you are not - then you are using an older build of our products and need to update:
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/product/downloads
And for the part that you don't understand let me give you an example. Hope this will make the things clear:
You have a file with a relative link in it pointing to "./subfolder/another_file.pdf"
If your file is in e.g. C:\Documents - you path you will see when you hover over the link inside the Viewer would be "C:\Documents\subfolder\another_file.pdf" but if you move this file to e.g. C:\Desktop the link will still be relative, but you will see
"C:\Desktop\subfolder\another_file.pdf" if you hober over the link.
So it will seem as the paths inside the Viewer are "absolute" but they are in fact relative.
Best,
Stefan
Please take a look at this KB on the subject:
How do I add links to a document
For how to create the links. The File Path Field should be active and you be allowed to type in it. If you are not - then you are using an older build of our products and need to update:
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/product/downloads
And for the part that you don't understand let me give you an example. Hope this will make the things clear:
You have a file with a relative link in it pointing to "./subfolder/another_file.pdf"
If your file is in e.g. C:\Documents - you path you will see when you hover over the link inside the Viewer would be "C:\Documents\subfolder\another_file.pdf" but if you move this file to e.g. C:\Desktop the link will still be relative, but you will see
"C:\Desktop\subfolder\another_file.pdf" if you hober over the link.
So it will seem as the paths inside the Viewer are "absolute" but they are in fact relative.
Best,
Stefan
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Re: Linking: Relative paths to other documents?
Yes, know this.Tracker Supp-Stefan wrote:
Please take a look at this KB on the subject:
How do I add links to a document
It is not active. I can not type text in the "file name" field, only choice is to click on the button next to the "file name" field (to open the 'open dialog')Tracker Supp-Stefan wrote:
For how to create the links. The File Path Field should be active and you be allowed to type in it. If you are not - then you are using an older build of our products and need to update:
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/product/downloads
I am using version 2.5 Build 199
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Re: Linking: Relative paths to other documents?
Hi PdfSnooper,
Could you zip up and add an example pdf for us to take a look at?
Regards,
Jamie.
Could you zip up and add an example pdf for us to take a look at?
Regards,
Jamie.
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Re: Linking: Relative paths to other documents?
It worries me you ask that. Surely its the Program which doesn't do this, and the actual PDF is not relevant?Jamie - Tracker Supp wrote:
Could you zip up and add an example pdf for us to take a look at?
It could be any PDF - I can do a "New Document/From Blank Page" and the problem persists.
Perhaps I should outline each step, so we are sure we talk about the same thing, and if I have overlooked something:
1. I open any document in PDF-XChange viewer (could be one I just made in the program)
2. I select the "Rectangle Link Tool"
3. I drag out a square - the "Link Properties" window opens.
4. I select actions.
5. I select 'Add "Go to a page in another document"'
6. The 'New Action: "Go to a page in another document"' window opens.
7. In the upper right hand corner is the "File Name:" field (right under "Target Document"). There is a cursor flashing in the "File Name:" field, but the field is read only, and no matter what i press on the keyboard, nothing is entered.
8. I can click on the button next to the "File Name:" field and a file will be inserted, but it will have its full path. Since the field is read only, I can't edit the path out.
If you still want a PDF, I can generate a new one
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Re: Linking: Relative paths to other documents?
Hi PdfSnooper,
My mistake, I was confused by Stefan's post. We have spoken with the development team and they have told us it is a valid concern and to make a ticket for it. Which I will. When there is progress on the challenge I will email you.
Regards,
Jamie.
My mistake, I was confused by Stefan's post. We have spoken with the development team and they have told us it is a valid concern and to make a ticket for it. Which I will. When there is progress on the challenge I will email you.
Regards,
Jamie.
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Re: Linking: Relative paths to other documents?
Thanks Jamie, I'll look forward to that
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Re: Linking: Relative paths to other documents?
PdfSnooper,
No Problem, I checked your account and you don't have an email listed. If you want me to email you just update your user or PM the email.
Regards,
Jamie.
No Problem, I checked your account and you don't have an email listed. If you want me to email you just update your user or PM the email.
Regards,
Jamie.