Once a piece is finished and ready for the world, is it possible to save it as a PDF file? Or some other printed format that's pretty universally readable?
None of the "save as" options seem to include this, but there must be a way.
Clarelynn
Publishing as a PDF?
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- Peter Thomsen
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Let me guess:
You are using Windows, not Macintosh?
In Mac OS X, PDF creation is built in.
Windows users have to rely on third party software.
Here are some ideas:
* PrimoPDF
http://www.primo.com
* pdf995
http://www.pdf995.com
* pdfFactory Pro
http://www.pdffactory.com
* pdfMachine
http://www.broadgun.com
* PDF-XChange 'Lite'
http://www.docu-track.com/home/prod_use ... hange_lite
Peter
You are using Windows, not Macintosh?
In Mac OS X, PDF creation is built in.
Windows users have to rely on third party software.
Here are some ideas:
* PrimoPDF
http://www.primo.com
* pdf995
http://www.pdf995.com
* pdfFactory Pro
http://www.pdffactory.com
* pdfMachine
http://www.broadgun.com
* PDF-XChange 'Lite'
http://www.docu-track.com/home/prod_use ... hange_lite
Peter
Mac OS X 12.6.9 (Monterey), Finale user since 1996
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Thanks...that's one more reason to go Mac.
Any recommendations based on cost and/or glitches, or programs that seem to run pretty much glitch free?
Thanks,
Clarelynn
Any recommendations based on cost and/or glitches, or programs that seem to run pretty much glitch free?
Thanks,
Clarelynn
Clarelynn Rose
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To save as PDF, Go to the File > Print > Setup...the option under the setup is Acrobat Distiller. That'll save your piece as PDF. Hope this helps out. Let me know.
- Peter Thomsen
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As a Mac user I have no experience with these Windows programs myself, but I have only listed those that have been recommended by satisfied users.ClarelynnRose wrote:...Any recommendations based on cost and/or glitches, or programs that seem to run pretty much glitch free?...
Some of them are freeware, so they are well worth the cost.
Peter
Mac OS X 12.6.9 (Monterey), Finale user since 1996
I'm using CutePDF writer http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp
It works fine under Windows XP and also important: it's free. After installing you get an extra printer. Select this CutePDF printer which lets you print the PDF doc to a specified folder.
It works fine under Windows XP and also important: it's free. After installing you get an extra printer. Select this CutePDF printer which lets you print the PDF doc to a specified folder.