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2007-08-23 08:58:01
cpsany
Registered: Aug 22 2007
Posts: 2

Hi

I need a help on searching a keyword inside multiple PDFs.i know its possible with acrobat 7 or 8.

what i need is that , the path it searching for is already set (like > C:\mypdfs, D:\yourPdfs).

The users that come up with the search keyword is not that computer literate,

I have a software interface for putting the keyword for user, So what i need to know , can i pass this keyword and that predefined search path to Acrobat reader? so that Acrobat get the path and the keyword automatically with out any user input.
can i use PDX file for this purpose?

plz let me know your thoughts

Thanks

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2008-04-30 07:04:26
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lkassuba
ExpertTeam
Registered: Jun 28 2007
Posts: 3636
There is an example in the Samples Guide on the Developer Center that describes how to communicate with the Search plug-in through its DDE interface. The DDE interface allows external applications to manage indices and initiate queries.
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/pdfs/samples_guide.pdf#84


You can also pass the keyword through the PDF Open Parameters. For more information on this check out the following link:
http://support.adobe.com/devsup/devsup.nsf/docs/53823.htm

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

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