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Automation - Extracting, Page resize, Crop, etc.

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2009-03-23 07:32:34
sorensq
Registered: Feb 12 2009
Posts: 11

I am in need of an automation to help create books for digital production. Below you will find what I am needing. Can the below be done using Batch Sequencing?

All pages received from client in one pdf file at 9x12.

Pages resized to 9.25x12 using the "Resize Page" Javascript plug in. Odd pages shifted to the left edge, even pages shifted to the right edge.

Pages cropped to 9x12.
Odd pages cropped as Top 0 / Bottom 0 / Left 0.25 / Right 0
Even pages cropped as Top 0 / Bottom 0 / Left 0 / Right 0.25

Pages 1, 2 and Y, Z are extracted into it's own file for cover creation. Files are variable in length so there is no way to tell how many pages are in the file without opening.

I have no scripting experience, so I do not believe I have the talent to go that route. Anything will help...thanks in advance.

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2009-03-23 10:02:18
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thomp
Expert
Registered: Feb 15 2006
Posts: 4411
Automating page extraction and resizing are not difficult tasks, but they do require some experience with Acrobat JavaScript in order to nail down the details. I assume you also want a toolbar button for these activities, similar the "Page Resize" automation tool. There are several automation tools, including the page resize tool, available at www.pdfscripting.com. Some are free but most require a membership. I don't know that any will do exactly what you want, but they can be used as a template for creating your own.

If you don't have any scripting experience, and don't plan on spending the time to learn, you should consider hiring a programmer/consultant to do the work for you.

Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
[url=http://www.pdfScripting.com]pdfscripting.com[/url]

The Acrobat JavaScript Reference, Use it Early and Often
[url=http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php]http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/javascript.php[/url]

Thom Parker
The source for PDF Scripting Info
www.pdfscripting.com
Very Important - How to Debug Your Script

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