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I am trying to import a PDF to photo shop . the file was created in vector works. now when i try to import it it is asking for a password permission. I have not idea what the pasword is. I ahve never set a password for pdf's befor.
how do i creat a pdf with out a password.
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Did you use Adobe Acrobat to make the file? How was it made from Vector Works?
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the file was created in Vectorworks.>export as PDF>opens in adobe reader> import to photoshop> "permissions password required..... I dont know what the password is or where it was set or how to turn it off.
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So do you own Adobe Acrobat Pro?
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yes i do.
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Ok, if you ever find the permissions password you can remove it in Acrobat. Let's look at the security settings now, they may give a clue. Please use File > Properties and click Security. What do you see for security method?
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password security
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If you were the one who create the PDF from the Vectorworks program, I'd check to see if it's configured to automatically apply security when it exports. If it does, there's probably a way to disable it. Otherwise, see if you can get the person who created the PDF to give you an unsecured copy.
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Hi ,
Yes I did create the original file. I can open it and view it in reader and pro. but when i want to open it in photoshop it asks for a permissions password.
the export command in VW is pretty straight forward export command. the diaolgue box doesnt offer any options for security.
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Let's check one more thing in the document's Properties. Under the Description tab. What is shown for "Application" and for "PDF producer"?
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Vectorworks Education Version, for both.
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Ok, this confirms that Acrobat isn't involved in any way in setting the password. It is something VectorWorks does. I wonder if you are using a "watermark" version that adds a stamp to each page? If so it might be protected to stop anyone taking off the watermark.
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it is a watermarked version. does that mean that it is set by the program automatically?
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They are protecting their software from being misused by people who can't be bothered to buy a license.
Thes forums do not permit any discussion of how to bypass encryption and protection systems, so this conversation is concluded.