Set image dimensions across pages

[UkuleleDodger]

Hi, this is my first post so hopefully I'm not breaking any rules.
I don't seem to be able to set images to the same size if they are on different pages. With two images selected on the same page the Arrange - Size options are available (and Alignment and Distribution). If the images are on separate pages this option is greyed out.
Is this normal or am I doing something wrong?
I'm using PDF-XChange Editor Version 9.5 build 365.0 on Windows 10

[Paul - PDF-XChange]

Hi UkuleleDodger

welcome to the Tracker forums. Those arrange tools are, as you point out, only good for arranging within a specific page. I believe it is related to the specifications on why this is limited and will ask the devs for clarification.

For images on different pages you may find it quicker just to pull the image dimensions from it's properties and resize your other images to that dimension. Image dimensions can be found in the Properties, or the Content Pane:

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And we have tools to allow one to edit the images right in the document:

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I hope that helps.

[UkuleleDodger]

Thanks Paul, that's a good solution. My problem is I have a document containing many images which I would like to set to the same width. In MS Word I wrote a VBA routine to do just that. Now, I'm wondering if it would be possible to do something similar with the SDK........
best regards

[Paul - PDF-XChange]

Hi UkuleleDodger,

I am not sure if that is doable and will reach out to the devs for clarification, however I can see some challenges with automating this.

Given that PDFs do not flow linearly and every element on a page is entirely coordinate based and as such "unaware" of it's position relative to any other element, what would you do in the case that a resized image obscures other content?

Similarly, how would you make intelligent decisions of changing the aspect ratio of images that differ from the final ratio? Would you deform or crop?

I'm pretty sure the JavaScrip API does not not allow access to base content, and we have stopped offering our SDKs for general sale. I believe it may be possible to negotiate an exception to this however if you email sales@pdf-xchange.com.

I hope that helps.

[UkuleleDodger]

Hi Paul, Thanks for clarifying. I can see it would be way beyond my capability. The only programming I do these days is VBA on Word and Excel which is relatively easy, and some Powershell when I need to access the operating system.

Thanks for your help.
best regards

[Paul - PDF-XChange]

It certainly would be beyond my meagre skills!

PDFs are not designed to flow, I think you have a real challenge ahead of you.
Good luck, and do not hesitate to ask here is yo have any questions as you go.