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I have often pondered the pros and cons of distributing large pdfs as a single file or breaking them down into manageable chunks. We often distribute on CD pdfs that I usually break down into say chapters, keeping the files less than 5 MB or so. If they weren't broken up like this the file maybe from 50 - 100 MB in size. How does Acrobat Reader handle files like this? How much of a file is loaded into memory when you open it? When you open say the 51st page and then start scrolling up or down? How are large files handled on machines with limited RAM? Large files on the Web is a different but interesting thing too. I understand that if the server is configured correctly and the file has been optimised it will be byte served so that only the requested pages are downloaded. Still I am interested in your experiences and any advice you may be able to offer. many thanks Mark To change your subscription: http://www.pdfzone.com/discussions/lists-pdf.html
