Greetings,
We have several PDF’s linking from a new web site and we want to maintain as much control as possible over the presentation (file names, view format, etc.). We also want to be sure that we are building our PDFs in a manner that optimizes them for being found in relevant search results. If anyone help us answer any of the following questions we would be very grateful. Thank you in advance for your input.
Adobe Acrobat Version - Which version of Adobe Acrobat should the PDF be saved in for optimal compatibility with all versions of Adobe Reader? Specifically, we want to maintain our format (preference settings) and control the initial view in all versions of Adobe Reader.
File Naming Characters – Is there a specific limit on the number of characters that can be used and are there any limitations on the specific characters we can use?
File Naming Spaces – Are there problems with spaces in the file name? If so, exactly what are the issues and when would the problems (if any) occur?
File Naming Search – Are there specific rules to follow in order to have optimal compatibility with search engines?
First, a side bar (as it were) - you may be better served by using Acrobat Pro.
With it, you have a far larger inventory of 'tools' to groom PDFs.
[b]Adobe Acrobat Version[/b]
Perhaps PDF version 1.4 (Acrobat 5.x).
Note:
Ultimately, content going to PDF must be processed by Adobe Distiller.
The selected Distiller job option has significant impact.
It is very much worth the time taken to become passingly familiar with Distiller job option configuration.
A summary of the "Compatibility" settings for various "out-of-the-box" installed job options (Acrobat 9):
("compatibility" means whatever version of PDF is selected is what you get -- any features associated with a newer version are *not* going to be present.)
--| for Standard :: Acrobat 6 (PDF 1.5)
--| for High Quality Print :: Acrobat 5 (PDF 1.4)
--| for Press Quality :: Acrobat 5 (PDF 1.5)
--| for PDF/A variations :: Acrobat 4 (PDF 1.3)
--| for PDF/X variations :: Acrobat 4 (PDF 1.3)
Of course, any of the provided default job options can be edited and saved to a new job option.
n.b., PDF Optimization is something else (an Acrobat "internal" process as the PDF being processed does not "wake up" Distiller for processing).
Regarding "initial view" of a PDF. This can be established in a PDF's Document Properties, under the Initial View tab.
With Acrobat Standard, you'd do it one PDF at a time.
With Acrobat Pro, you can use Batch sequences. A single batch sequence could establish both "Description" and "Open Options" (initial view).
Note that Acrobat JavaScript may be used to set "Description" as well (& do a lot of other neat stuff).
Remember that any user of Adobe Reader/Acrobat can configure their installed application to ignore your Initial View settings.
Many specifics of how Adobe Reader/Acrobat renders a PDF are, ultimately, controlled by the end-user.
With that said, most times - most users will be using the application install defaults.
Work with that to "groom" your PDFs.
[b]File Naming Characters (character length, characters used)[/b]
Avoid using the space character in file names or link paths (URL or UNC).
An AUC thread (link below) may be useful. Scroll down for the post with applicable RFCs.
Reviewing these may be helpful.
[url]http://www.acrobatusers.com/forums/aucbb/viewtopic.php?id=16837[/url]
[b]File Naming Search[/b]
Taking a step back, your question would, it seems to me, be better served by your viewing some resources that focus on search engine optimization of PDFs.
[url=http://adobechats.adobe.acrobat.com/p38642918]Ali Hanyaloglu's PDF for the Web and SEO eSeminar[/url] -link opens the recorded Contect Pro session.
[url=http://www.acrobatusers.com/tutorials/make-your-pdfs-work-well-google-and-other-search-engines]Duff Johson's Tutorial[/url]
Oh yes, do not forget to have web based PDFs that are "Fast Web View".
Also, configure the server to page serve.
Be well...
Be well...