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Programmatically adding link on a phrase

2011-11-28 06:28:30

ADB

Registered: Nov 28 2011

Posts: 20

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I want to programmatically generate a link on the page. I have managed to do so with the help of addLink() function. The problem is I am unable to generate links from multiple words/phrases like "Click Here". As soon as there is a blank space character the getNthWord() or getNthWordQuads() function become useless. Is there a way around this? Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

My Product Information:
Acrobat Pro 10.1, Windows

2011-11-28 06:52:23

try67

Registered: Oct 30 2008

Posts: 2398

Accepted Answer

getNthWord() doesn't become useless, you just need to be more creative...
If you find the word "Click" you just need to check if the next word after that is "Here". If so, take both of their quads and use them to create your link.

PS - this is not really a 3D question. You should post this kind of questions in the JavaScript forum.

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2011-11-28 12:27:41

JoelGeraci

Registered: Aug 17 2006

Posts: 80

I agree with try67 - you'll need to check the y coordinates of the quads to be sure there isn't a line break but the quads do give you enough information to create a link.

2011-11-28 12:34:18

try67

Registered: Oct 30 2008

Posts: 2398

Even if there's a line break in between the two terms, you can create two separate links (withe the same action)...

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2011-11-28 20:42:29

ADB

Registered: Nov 28 2011

Posts: 20

thank you try67 I will try this solution and get back. And I will remember about posting threads in the right category, thanks.