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Vitrium Systems rolls out new release of PDF analytics technology

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Vitrium Systems has released a new version of its web-based lead generation software docmetrics, which enables users to create branded dynamic PDF forms that replace web forms.

Nitro PDF Software releases software assurance program

Dan Shea — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nitro PDF Software has announced the introduction of a new Software Assurance Program (SAP) and updated Volume Licensing Program (VLP). The revised volume pricing is designed to make company-wide deployment simple and affordable, while the SAP offers subscribers Upgrade Assurance, Expert Support, prioritized technical support and free software upgrades, along with various other unique benefits.

This week in PDF: Adode releases Acrobat 9 SDK

Dan Shea — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This week in PDF has seen updates to PDF solutions for document comparison, digital handwriting capture and print workflow configuration, along with the release of Adobe's latest Acrobat software development kit (SDK).

Ghent Workgroup releases new PDF/X workflow specs

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ghent Workgroup has announced release v4 of the Ghent Workgroup specs for automated workflow efficiency. The v4 of the specs support Adobe Acrobat 9 and include the Universal Proof of Preflight developed by the Ghent Workgroup.

This week in PDF: Training video for Acrobat 9 released

Dan Shea — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This week in PDF has seen the launch of a service platform for creating interactive online PDF online catalogs, PDF support added to a graphics package and the release of a new video-based training series for Acrobat 9. Finally, the week has also seen the launch of a new digital documents blog.

Ubiquitous PDF: Li'l Kids available as PDF download

Dan Shea — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Von Allan, a Canadian artist and graphic novelist, has published his first graphic novel Li'l Kids as both a print version and as a free PDF download. Allan is the latest author to release their work online under the Creative Commons Canada license.

This week in PDF: PDF services online

Dan Shea — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This week in PDF has seen Adobe PDF Architect Jim King blog on the thorny issue of text extraction, the release of a new PDF labeling utility and an upgrade to free online PDF editor.

Server-based PDF invoice creation with .NET

Dan Shea — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Imaging Source has announced a family of server-side components for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 to generate invoices in PDF format.

Lizard Safeguard PDF Security updated

Dan Shea — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LockLizard has added a new licensing feature to its PDF DRM solution. Lizard Safeguard PDF Security enables LockLizard customers to easily identify the owner of a given license file, saving time and money.

Solid Documents updates Solid Converter PDF to Word

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Solid Documents has released Solid Converter PDF to Word 4.0, with support for German, French, Spanish and Chinese users.

This week in PDF: Middle Eastern versions of Acrobat 9 released

Dan Shea — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This week in PDF has seen a PDF tracking company launch a referral partner program, Acrobat expand into the Middle East and an upgrade to a plug-in for Acrobat and Adobe Reader.

Nitro PDF Professional 5 released in Germany

Dan Shea — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nitro PDF Software has announced the release of Nitro PDF Professional 5 in Germany. The launch of the first continental European-based language version of the product provides German users with key PDF functionality at a lower price than Acrobat.

Simple PDF creation using Acrobat

Dan Shea — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Looking for a "quick and dirty" way to create PDF documents? Using Acrobat, creating PDF documents is just a single click away. This tip explains how.

Aspose.Pdf for .NET updated

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Aspose.Pdf for .NET v 3.7 has added support for creating bookmarks and adding EMF and WMF images to XSL-FO to PDF with support for security settings in XSL-FO2PDF.

Ubiquitous PDF: Office Feng Shui

Dan Shea — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Finding your workspace is making you tense? Perhaps you could consider consulting a Feng Shui expert -- Canon Europe did, according to a recent press release. The company has been generous enough to offer the expert's report on reducing office stress via Feng Shui as a free PDF download.

This week in PDF: Global Graphics and Quark sign tech deal

Dan Shea — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This week in PDF has seen a deal signed between Global Graphics and Quark, the release of a corporate "quick start" package and an update to PDF compression tool.

Nitro PDF Software releases PDF Download 2

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nitro PDF Software has announced the release of PDF Download 2.0, a PDF extension for Mozilla Firefox.

PDF Tools AG updates 3-Heights products

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PDF Tools AG has released version 1.7 of its 3-Heights products for PDF processing. According to the company, a major improvement is the new direct .NET interoperability for all API products.

Adobe Acrobat & PDF Central Conference sneak preview

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Planet PDF got an early scoop from Stacey Sell at Easel Solutions on the upcoming September Acrobat and PDF Central Conference, which will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center, September 23-25th.

This week in PDF: PDF preflight package updated

Dan Shea — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This week in PDF has seen an update to a preflight suite and an automated forms solution, along with the online release of a free PDF creation tool.

Cool Tool: StickyPDF

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cool Tool focuses on Sticky PDF Creator which gives users the ability to create a bevy of sparkling PDF documents.

Adobe launches Product Improvement Program

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In June, Adobe released Acrobat 9 and also made available within that release to its Windows-based users the option of joining the Adobe Product Improvement Program.

Copying text in Acrobat

Dan Shea — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If you only need to cite some PDF text, it can be inconvenient and inefficient to send the whole PDF document. It may be easier to simply copy and paste the desired text into an email or report and forward it on. This tip explains how.

Adobe announces Adobe Reader 9.0

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Adobe this week announced the release of Adobe Reader 9.0 available for download on the company web site. The latest release includes an Acrobat software development kit free of charge.

This week in PDF: PDF becomes an ISO standard

Dan Shea — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This week in PDF has seen updates to an established document preparation engine, and a PDF forms application. Perhaps most significantly, though, PDF has now been accepted as an international standard format by the ISO.

Nitro PDF Software updates Nitro PDF Professional

Dan Shea — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nitro PDF Software today announced the release of a major update to its flagship Acrobat Alternative, Nitro PDF Professional. The new version adds tighter forms integration, including enhanced design control for more powerful forms. Deeper support for document actions and JavaScript enables designers to create more dynamic, intelligent forms for gathering information.

Utility Warrior releases Image to PDF Command Line 4.0

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Utility Warrior has released Image to PDF Command Line Tool 4.0, its image to PDF conversion program.

PDF Download 2.0 for Firefox with Web-to-PDF creation launched

Dan Shea — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nitro PDF Software has moved one step closer formally releasing PDF Download 2.0 for Firefox with the recent launch of a public beta. The new version boasts improved PDF to HTML functionality, a cleaner user interface and support for Firefox 2 or 3 and Flock 1.x browsers.

Adobe patches Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Nettie Hartsock — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Adobe has released the patch for Adobe Reader and Acrobat for a particularly nasty vulnerability flaw. Adobe has shipped the update and users are encouraged to immediately install the patch.

This week in PDF: Acrobat 9 ships

Dan Shea — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This week in PDF has seen a pair of announcements relating to Acrobat 9 and the release of a new enterprise PDF search solution for Microsoft SharePoint.