Command Line - Source File(s) Deleted?

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sexy-trousers
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Command Line - Source File(s) Deleted?

Post by sexy-trousers »

Hi,

It seems when you run a custom tool from the command line, the Input/source PDF file(s) are deleted - is there a switch or any way to use the source file, but keep it in its original location?

Thanks, TJ
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Vladimir G - Tracker Dev
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Re: Command Line - Source File(s) Deleted?

Post by Vladimir G - Tracker Dev »

Hello,

Could you please provide more details about the tool you are using, including its options and the exact command line you are running?

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Vladimir
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