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Open and Search PDF text using VBA

Christ
Registered: May 30 2007
Posts: 2

Hello,

Can anyone help support me to open and search for a specific text string with a PDF document, return a true or false indicator.

I have learnt how to open PDF's using VBA and the Shell but am a bit stuck with the next stage...

Any help would be great!

Thank you

lkassuba
ExpertTeam
Registered: Jun 28 2007
Posts: 3636
There are various ways to do this server/desktop. The Developer Knowledgebase has a few examples at:
http://support.adobe.com/devsup/devsup.nsf/docs/52118.htm
http://support.adobe.com/devsup/devsup.nsf/docs/53823.htm

You can also post your question on the U2U Developer forum at:
http://www.adobeforums.com/webx/.eed56a0/

Lori Kassuba is an AUC Expert and Community Manager for AcrobatUsers.com.