Add Security to a folder of PDF’s

CTC1 · Post by **CTC1** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:29 am

I attempted to create a task that would when launched identify all of the PDF's in an active open window, open them, add security, save them, close them, and stop when the task is complete.
This would require, among other things, navigating through the menus, mouse clicks, and typing that I normally do manually.
Unfortunately after an hour or so I couldn't get the task to perform. Can anybody suggest how to more quickly learn to use this program?

Post by **Oleg** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:42 am

What do you mean under "add security"? May I look at your task?

CTC1 · Post by **CTC1** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:56 am

Acrobat allows an author to secure a PDF document to prevent changes by a user. To do this you need to navigate through specific menus, check boxes, and type in a password. Standard windows actions.

Post by **Oleg** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:16 am

Usually enough of "send keystroke" action.
I haven't PDF editor, therefore I can't create example for you.

For example to save document in Word under name "NewName" you should send such string:
%(F)A{DELAY 500}NewDoc{ENTER}
%(F) - Alt-F (call the file menu)
A - choice "Save As" option
NewDoc - input string in file dialog
{ENTER} - press Enter key

Use "Insert a key" button at the editor of "Send Keystroke" action to insert complex key combinations.