John Weller wrote:
Basically, he will be sent a series of reports in PDF format which then have
to be printed out. The obvious solution would be to have someone open each
file in turn using Acrobat Reader, press Print then move the file to a
separate directory however the quantities involved preclude that. What he
really wants is something which can be pointed to a folder of files which
will print each one in turn and create some sort of log automatically which
looks as though it would need some sort of automation similar to Word. Does
such a capability exist?
Sure, I do it all the time. I use Adobe PDFwriter, and some West Wind
magic to modify the System.ini file on the fly. I wouldn't recommend
that, though, as it means purchasing Adobe for each client, and there
are no guarantees on how much longer the "modify system.ini" trick will
be supported.
In my newer clients, I write to the Apple PS printer (should be
available on all versions of windows) and then use Adobe converter to
convert to PDF. Bypasses the system.ini magic, but still has the "buy
Adobe" drawback.
In my NEWEST rewrite, I plan to use Apple PS printer to PS, and then use
open source GhostScript to convert to PDF. I just haven't gotten around
to playing with it. I would recommend that last approach, OR save
yourself some headache and purchase the PRO version of CutePDF, which
will let you programattically(?) specify the output. Also, Google "Lisa
Slater Nicholls" and pdflistener, for an excellent step by step tutorial.
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