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How do I add a tool bar button?

Aug 17, 2012 1:41 PM

Categories: Windows Tags: #script #javascript #button #acrobat_x

I would like to create a button on the Acrobat X Standard tool bar ribbon on the top of the page that saves the document I'm viewing to a specific directory TIFF format. I have to do this MANY times per day, a script of this nature would save me MANY key strokes. Note I don't want the button on a form or burried in the "tools" menu, but rather along side the Save, Open, and other buttons.

Do I need to upgrade to a more expensive Acrobat to get this functionality?

Thanks

Jim

787 Views 4 Replies Latest reply: George Johnson, Aug 17, 2012 2:40 PM

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1. George Johnson,

Aug 17, 2012 1:52 PM in reply to Jim4466

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It should be possible with Standard. For more information, read the following:

http://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/how-save-pdf-acrobat-javascript

http://livedocs.adobe.com/acrobat_sdk/9.1/Acrobat9_1_HTMLHelp/JS_API_A croJS.88.524.html

http://livedocs.adobe.com/acrobat_sdk/9.1/Acrobat9_1_HTMLHelp/JS_API_A croJS.88.134.html

When you use the app.addToolButton method in a folder-level JavaScript in Acrobat 10, it adds the button in the "Tools > Add-on Tools" panel, but you can drag it up to the Quick Tools toolbar.

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2. George Johnson,

Aug 17, 2012 1:56 PM in reply to George Johnson

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Actually, you don't drag it, but rather right-click and select "Add to Quick Tools".

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Aug 17, 2012 2:38 PM in reply to George Johnson

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Hi George,

Thanks for the articles. I programmed many years ago and know just enough to get into trouble. How Do you know anyone who would be willing to create and install this button on my computer? How much would a project like this cost?

Jim

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Jim,

I'll send you a private message via the forum.

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