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by Paul - PDF-XChange
Wed May 21, 2025 10:01 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor SDK
Topic: LTV (Long Term Validation) and PDF signatures
Replies: 13
Views: 3049

Re: LTV (Long Term Validation) and PDF signatures

Hi Bren, well I learned that I was wrong about the need for the timestamp server. I just spoke to our development team leader about this and he has asked yo to test without using one at all! If it still fails, please send us one of the problematic signed documents. It doesn't need any content, just ...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Wed May 21, 2025 3:22 pm
Forum: Network Administrator Support
Topic: Decentralized deployment that needs to be upgraded
Replies: 1
Views: 77

Re: Decentralized deployment that needs to be upgraded

Hi, edentone thanks for the post and excellent question. Other than putting the key string in quotes the first command should work. > XCVault.exe /addkeydata PVP10...(full key deleted) The second one should work depending on the context in which the command is run. Activation is always a per user ac...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Mon Apr 28, 2025 2:11 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: How to report security vulnerabilities?
Replies: 12
Views: 1096

Re: How to report security vulnerabilities?

Hi, Talos

please write to support@pdf-xchange.com with this request.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Fri Apr 25, 2025 8:10 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Viewer (End Users)
Topic: automatically insert pages from multiple open documents
Replies: 3
Views: 1349

Re: automatically insert pages from multiple open documents

Hi, kskinner

you may want to look into "Combine files into a single PDF":

image.png



It allows you to select multiple files, specific pages in each file, and arrange their order:

image(1).png

That might be closer to what you are doing. I am keen to hear if that works for you.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Fri Apr 25, 2025 3:19 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: shortcut not working for strike through
Replies: 1
Views: 870

Re: shortcut not working for strike through

Hi, yjhan10 I see that there are a few different "Strike out" tools available: image.png I see the same behaviour as you. Out of interest I removed the keyboard shortcuts from the one you used, cmd.textStyle.strikeOut and used it with cmd.textsel.addStrikeout and it worked on the base cont...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Apr 22, 2025 9:00 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Viewer (End Users)
Topic: Error when printing from command line
Replies: 15
Views: 4486

Re: Error when printing from command line

Hi, zhubin

is this using the latest version? 10.5.2.395 as I write this.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:52 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Speicherorte zentral vorbelegen (SaveAs)
Replies: 2
Views: 996

Re: Speicherorte zentral vorbelegen (SaveAs)

Hi, guys, You can add a SharePoint 'Place" and push that to your users. image(1).png We do not have an option to force a specific save location however, the software will remember the last used save location. You can export the places via a settings export and import it on other devices. image....
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:43 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Uncouple New Window UI ribbon and panes?
Replies: 3
Views: 948

Re: Uncouple New Window UI ribbon and panes?

Hi, panpanrobot welcome to the family! I am pleased you are enjoying the software. Indeed you can "pull" a tab out of the main Window and it will be in it's own frame. Each frame can have it's own tools open, so you can have "Bookmarks" on one document and not another: image.png ...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Wed Apr 02, 2025 4:27 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Moving text doesn't move links SOLVED
Replies: 5
Views: 1024

Re: Moving text doesn't move links SOLVED

Hi, math this is because the PDF specification does not include "hypertext", only coordinate based link objects. In HTML and word processing formats true "hypertext" is used where the link is associated with the text itself. The PDF format is a very different beast and it simply ...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Apr 01, 2025 8:14 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Editor v7 doesn't work on Linux + Wine
Replies: 39
Views: 13669

Re: Editor v7 doesn't work on Linux + Wine

Hi, binjomin

what version of the Editor is that?
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Mar 25, 2025 5:41 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Counting all different parameters at once
Replies: 29
Views: 5448

Re: Counting all different parameters at once

Hi, pulseps have you tried the "Comments Pane"? for selecting and manipulating multiple comments? image.png Then there is the "Summarize Comments" feature: image(1).png and also if you select the perimeter tool then navigate to the Format tab there is an option to export the peri...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Fri Mar 21, 2025 9:07 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Memory problem?
Replies: 4
Views: 1088

Re: Memory problem?

Hi, again Zed,

can you please export settings from both portables - from PortableAps and from the one downloaded from our site - and send them to us at support@pdf-xchange.com with a cross reference to this forum thread?

Also, a sample file would be helpful.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Fri Mar 21, 2025 8:49 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Memory problem?
Replies: 4
Views: 1088

Re: Memory problem?

Hi, Zed

well thank you for the very kind words, it brightens a rainy Friday here. :)

That is an excellent question that I have asked the devs to comment on. I am keen to hear what they say.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Fri Mar 14, 2025 4:55 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Microsoft Teams Add-In
Replies: 9
Views: 7065

Re: Microsoft Teams Add-In

Hi, bruno85

my understanding is that this is dependent on some other major and important work currently underway. reality is that this is still months away at best I am afraid, maybe longer.

We should have a better idea how it all looks by the end of summer.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:18 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: [tool] Curved lines SOLVED
Replies: 24
Views: 7885

Re: [tool] Curved lines SOLVED

Hi, BLEService

it may be that such a tool can be added in time, but given the awesome nature of Mathew's tool it is not likely to happen right away.

Is there something we can help you with in regards using this add-on tool for the job?
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Fri Mar 07, 2025 4:19 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor SDK
Topic: LTV (Long Term Validation) and PDF signatures
Replies: 13
Views: 3049

Re: LTV (Long Term Validation) and PDF signatures

Hi, marruz

thanks for the feedback. I was unaware of that possibility that a third party time stamp server could be used. I now have a new feather in my cap.

appreciated.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Mar 04, 2025 9:47 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor SDK
Topic: LTV (Long Term Validation) and PDF signatures
Replies: 13
Views: 3049

Re: LTV (Long Term Validation) and PDF signatures

Hi, marruz

if you use CAdES as the Signing Format:

image(1).png

and use rfc3161.ai.moda as the time stamp server:

image.png

then the resultant PDF should be reported in Adobe as "LTV enabled":

image(2).png
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Mar 04, 2025 9:14 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: automatic update for users without admin rights
Replies: 9
Views: 1138

Re: automatic update for users without admin rights

Hi, Hastalavista yes the Printer needs admin rights, but so too do the Shell Extensions. We cannot make the fully featured Editor install in a per user context without compromising the feature set. That option is not one the development team are keen on. We are also reluctant to create a system tray...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Mar 04, 2025 5:23 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: xcvault in MSI installation
Replies: 3
Views: 1440

Re: xcvault in MSI installation

Hi, LaHae MSIEXEC.EXE take all or none as parameters. By that I mean that if you pass no "Features" to it then all features are installed. If you pass even one, then the logic is reversed and only those features explicitly called are installed. https://help.pdf-xchange.com/sysadmin/using-t...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Mon Mar 03, 2025 9:14 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange (End Users FR)
Topic: Touch Mode Support Needs Enhancment
Replies: 3
Views: 1190

Re: Touch Mode Support Needs Enhancment

Hi, Berowne

are you using the "Touch Optimized UI"?
image.png
It does make the buttons a bit larger and more spaced for use with fingers.

This:
image(1).png
vs

this:
image(2).png
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Is that what you are seeing?
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Fri Feb 28, 2025 5:12 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Print Drivers
Topic: Interacive Service Detection at Silent Installation
Replies: 12
Views: 7965

Re: Interacive Service Detection at Silent Installation

Hi Willyg

the devs will investigate. We have raised a ticket to track the progress of the investigation. While for internal use only, should you refer to RT#7349: /FORCERESTART does not prevent Explorer.exe being closed here, then any support staff member will be able to get you a status report.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Fri Feb 21, 2025 10:06 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Print Drivers
Topic: Interacive Service Detection at Silent Installation
Replies: 12
Views: 7965

Re: Interacive Service Detection at Silent Installation

Hi, willyg the request was twofold: 1. to see if /FORCERESTART changes the behaviour from trying to restart explorer 2. to trigger an install log. - you should se eon in %tmp% - something akin to \MSIxxx.log I cannot speak to the accuracy of the assumption that "It is installer logic flaw"...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Thu Feb 20, 2025 7:08 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Textmarkierung im Explorer-Vorschaufester
Replies: 13
Views: 2644

Re: Textmarkierung im Explorer-Vorschaufester

Hi, 33600

the preview window is exactly that, for previewing. One cannot modify the documents there. You will need to actually open it in the Editor.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Thu Feb 20, 2025 6:10 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Print Drivers
Topic: PDF Xchange Standard/Lite Document has watermark
Replies: 1
Views: 1398

Re: PDF Xchange Standard/Lite Document has watermark

Hi, JenkinsC

a PDF-XChange Pro license only works with the PDF-XChange Standard, not Lite.

Because this is likely license related, can I ask you to print to PDF-XChange Standard and if you are getting watermarks send that print by email to support@pdf-xchange.com?
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Thu Feb 20, 2025 4:29 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Print Drivers
Topic: Interacive Service Detection at Silent Installation
Replies: 12
Views: 7965

Re: Interacive Service Detection at Silent Installation

Hi, willyg

it is an MSIEXEC.EXE argument. This worked for me:

Code: Select all

msiexec.exe -i EditorV10.x64.msi transforms="yourtransform.mst" /FORCERESTART /qn
I am keen to hear if that helps.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Wed Feb 19, 2025 6:46 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Print Drivers
Topic: Interacive Service Detection at Silent Installation
Replies: 12
Views: 7965

Re: Interacive Service Detection at Silent Installation

Hi, willyg can you use /FORCERESTART and let me know if it works? It is often the case that trying to close applications that have a handle on files that need to be replaced can have undesirable outcomes. Given that this is on Windows 7 that is officially no longer supported I would be keen to hear ...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:14 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Folders and Files Created Not Showing Up
Replies: 9
Views: 2190

Re: Folders and Files Created Not Showing Up

Hi ryknow23 thanks for the post and report. I do a "Save As" since I usually have to rename it and put it in different locations based on the client. I sometimes create new folders (with the client's name). Can we get a screen shot of the Save As dialogue after you have created the new loc...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Thu Feb 06, 2025 9:20 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Crop image
Replies: 1
Views: 858

Re: Crop image

Hi, jerry delacruz

use the Edit Images tool:
image.png
Right click the image to access the built in Editing tool:
image(1).png
It has a Crop tool:
image(2).png
result:
image(3).png

enjoy
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Thu Feb 06, 2025 8:37 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Set "edit text" color
Replies: 3
Views: 1049

Re: Set "edit text" color

Hi, mika when Editing text, be it base content or text in annotations, look to the "Format" ribbon that appears. It has tools to manage default text styles: image.png You can make your current style the default there if you want. These tools are also available on a right click of the text ...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:06 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Unable to create the folder - Access is denied
Replies: 11
Views: 1862

Re: Unable to create the folder - Access is denied

Hi, tomizoso

would you be amenable to us doing a remote session to investigate?
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Wed Jan 29, 2025 4:06 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Couple of Questions
Replies: 27
Views: 4803

Re: Couple of Questions

Hi, ⚜ Kenny Lemens, P.E. ᵂᴵ thanks for this, having never used BlueBeam the differences are not something I can speak to, so hearing from someone who has used both is really helpful. I would personally be interested in 'documenting' (discussing in the forums) what things would help users more easily...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Wed Jan 29, 2025 3:19 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Remove annotations with the Eraser Tool
Replies: 25
Views: 6802

Re: Remove annotations with the Eraser Tool

Hi, acidlycorrespondence ultimately the decision whether to implement this feature will be in the hands of the development team leader, as will be it's priority. We will have to see how this plays out. We do appreciate the feedback and seeing what level of demand a given request gets, so thanks for ...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:48 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Paste to multiple page, same location
Replies: 4
Views: 1030

Re: Paste to multiple page, same location

Hi, ⚜ Kenny Lemens, P.E. ᵂᴵ indeed there is. Look for the Duplicate feature in the Selection Tool on the Home ribbon: image.png it has options for what pages to copy to and where on the page it should be: image(1).png See my attached example. I believe this is what you are looking for. DuplicatedTit...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Jan 28, 2025 6:01 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Windows 11 File Explorer Preview Pane
Replies: 11
Views: 1666

Re: Windows 11 File Explorer Preview Pane

Hi, marchitect in the preview pane, when you mouse over it, there should be zoom controls: image.png It should be as simple as changing the zoom level. It is "remembered" across documents. If you use "Fit Page" it should expand with the preview pane. image(1).png Does that help?
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Mon Jan 27, 2025 4:55 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: 10.5.0 b393 - open url / copy link
Replies: 1
Views: 260

Re: 10.5.0 b393 - open url / copy link

Hi, highlander's

thanks for the report.

I was just informed that we have fixed this for the next release of the software expected this week.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:30 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Viewer (End Users)
Topic: PDF XCHANGE CRASHES
Replies: 4
Views: 1028

Re: PDF XCHANGE CRASHES

Hi, nana thanks for the report. I am sorry to hear you are having this issue. If the Editor needs to be closed from the Task Manager it represents a hang not a crash, so we would need a process dump as detailed here: https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowledgebase/584-How-do-I-create-a-process-dump-file-a...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Wed Jan 15, 2025 7:04 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Full screen mode
Replies: 1
Views: 488

Re: Full screen mode

Hi, jlfaure@sfr.fr

If you set the zoom to 208% and enable the option in the preferences to keep it in Full screen:

image.png

you should get a close approximation to that. at least that zoom level was close for me, you may need to tweak that a bit.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Jan 07, 2025 3:31 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Close window by closing last tab
Replies: 8
Views: 804

Re: Close window by closing last tab

Hi, The-One

that is not an option I do believe.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Mon Jan 06, 2025 5:58 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Convert Ribbon Missing Options
Replies: 10
Views: 1102

Re: Convert Ribbon Missing Options

Hi, srelliott welcome to the forums. The first thing to check is a settings reset. Please bake a back up first by exporting your settings to file, then hit "Reset Settings" and let me know if it helps. image.png Be sure to check all the boxes and export everything: image(1).png If that doe...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Mon Jan 06, 2025 5:07 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: [Update to Ex Request] RT#6454 - Feature Request :: Editor :: vertical alignment
Replies: 1
Views: 259

Re: [Update to Ex Request] RT#6454 - Feature Request :: Editor :: vertical alignment

Hi, MDuncanson

thanks for reaching out to us regards this. I just checked the ticket and it has a status of "Open" and has a developer assigned. That means it is actively being worked on. It did not find it's way into the release planned for later today I am afraid.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Fri Jan 03, 2025 3:51 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Turn off Auto Opening
Replies: 1
Views: 431

Re: Turn off Auto Opening

Hi, 27215453 thanks for the post. What mechanism are you using to convert to PDF? It sounds like you are using SaveAs and choosing PDF: image.png which is controlled by Word not us. If you are printing to our PDF-Xchange Printer then it is in the Printing Preferences in the Save category: image(1).p...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Thu Jan 02, 2025 9:46 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Printing out pages from advanced search
Replies: 4
Views: 833

Re: Printing out pages from advanced search

Hi, whiplash the way David suggested is the way to do it. 1. Perform your search and open the Thumbnails Pane , right click a page and choose Select then Pages with Search Results : image.png 2. That will select all the pages from the search and you can then choose, again from a right click Print : ...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Thu Jan 02, 2025 6:57 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange (End Users FR)
Topic: Suggestion : Automatic object counting tool in pdf drawings
Replies: 6
Views: 2038

Re: Suggestion : Automatic object counting tool in pdf drawings

Hi xchangeSBO, IU am pleased to be able to tell you that this is indeed something we can and will do. The request has been officially approved an ticket for it raised. While the ticket itself is for internal use only, if you ask here about RT#7248: Feature Request :: Editor :: Automatic object count...
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Mon Dec 30, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: SCALE
Replies: 23
Views: 3161

Re: SCALE

Hi, lev

I am afraid request has been rejected for now.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Mon Dec 30, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: When importing an image from Webcam, if the image is not cropped, an inverted L-shaped margin is given SOLVED
Replies: 2
Views: 546

Re: When importing an image from Webcam, if the image is not cropped, an inverted L-shaped margin is given SOLVED

Hi, rakunavi,

we will investigate. RT#7247: When importing an image from Webcam, if the image is not cropped, an inverted L-shaped margin is given

Thanks for the report.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Dec 24, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: Identity Options "Get the information from Active Directory" is grayed out
Replies: 15
Views: 3528

Re: Identity Options "Get the information from Active Directory" is grayed out

Hi, sph_adrian

this has not enjoyed a high priority I am afraid. The New Year should see a change here.
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: PDF-XChange Editor
Topic: vertical tabs, sort order and "close tab" option
Replies: 7
Views: 1178

Re: vertical tabs, sort order and "close tab" option

Hi, ndtdanh

the ticket has a developer assigned and has the status "Open". I have asked if there is any kind of ETA.

As always, delivery of this will be at the development team leader's discretion. :)
by Paul - PDF-XChange
Mon Dec 23, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: How to forum
Topic: How to install PDF-Xchange on Terminal server for per user session as opposed to system wide application?
Replies: 11
Views: 1897

Re: How to install PDF-Xchange on Terminal server for per user session as opposed to system wide application?

Hi, Noor998 welcome to the PDF-XChange forums. Unfortunately the Editor needs to be installed as a per machine application. Licensing however can be a mixed bag of licensed and unlicensed: https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowledgebase/286-How-do-I-manage-licenses-for-PDF-XChange-Products-on-a-Windows-Te...