Bookmarkspane

[abc123abc123]

Hi is it possible to edit the Bookmarkspane?

1. I just want to have the Bookmarks without the tools(Edit, new, ...).
Can I do that?

2. I want to set the default textsize a little bit larger.

[Stefan - PDF-XChange]

Hello abc123abc123,

You can enlarge the bookmarks in a test environment, and then export those settings to a data file - and then load the same settings every time you load our Viewer AX. This will effectively result in your bookmarks being initially with the size you want them.
For the other part of your question however - I am afraid that the answer is no - for now you can't control hide those buttons, neither in the end user Viewer, nor through code and the SDK.

Best,
Stefan

[abc123abc123]

How can I do that? Is there an method to export and load the datafile?
Sry Im new here.

[Stefan - PDF-XChange]

Hello abc123abc123,

You can export the settings from a stand alone instance of the Viewer, and you can then load the settings via code directly.
Please have a look at 2.2.1.26 LoadSettings in the Viewer's manual.

Best,
Stefan
Tracker

[abc123abc123]

Thank you for this hint with the data export.

There is no possibility to edit the bookmarks pane or to create an own one?
So that other users cant edit my bookmarks.


One more Question: In the Bookmarkspane its possible to edit the zoomfactor. Can I also do that in the Commentspane?

[Stefan - PDF-XChange]

Hello abc123abc123

There is no possibility to edit the bookmarks pane or to create an own one?

Not currently I am afraid.

So that other users cant edit my bookmarks.

- you can deactivate commands in our Viewer AX ("rename the selected bookmark" command has an ID of 36023) - so that will prevent the users from renaming the bookmarks in your application, but if they can get a copy of the actual PDF file - they can open it in any PDF Viewing app - and the bookmars will be visible there (they are part of the file) - and if the software allows it - they can still change them.

Another possibility is to hide the bookmarks pane of our Viewer, and create your own, e.g. via using JS - to read the bookmark structure - and generate your own bookmark tree inside your main application - but that will most probably be much more complicated and time consuming.

In the Bookmarkspane its possible to edit the zoomfactor. Can I also do that in the Commentspane?

I don't think you can change the zoom for comments in the current version of the Viewer - the font size there would be governed by the general font settings in the viewer - you can customize that via "Edit -> Preferences -> Customize UI" in the end user Viewer, before exporting the settings to data file.

Best,
Stefan

[abc123abc123]

Thank you for your answer. Its an Viewer which will run on an machine. There i only have this Viewer so it will be the solution to deactivate the edit modus...

The fontsize is a good idea.

Thank you

[Stefan - PDF-XChange]

Pleasure to help abc123

Please keep us updated with how your project goes!

Best,
Stefan

[abc123abc123]

now I want to deactivate some functions. I tried it with some events but nothing worked.
I also found something that says: DenyAllModifyOperations.

can you please tell me how meant it. I want to Deactivate all operations that allow modifiyng the pdf file. Also Bookmarks and Comments.

[Stefan - PDF-XChange]

Hello abd123,

Have you checked section 3.5 Of the Viewer AX SDK Manual? It shows you "How to Disable a Command?".

The "DenyAllModifyOperations" you can set through e.g. the SetProperty method.

Best,
Stefan

[abc123abc123]

Thanks I didnt found this point.

Now I think all problems are solved. We think about it to buy that sdk. It works quite well.

[Stefan - PDF-XChange]

Glad to hear that abc123,

And glad that my help made you take this decision!

Regards,
Stefan
Tracker

[Vasyl - PDF-XChange]

Hi, abc123abc123.

To disable editing you may use:

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pdfViewer.SetProperty("General.DenyAllModifyOperations", "true", 0); // disables editing for all documents
// or
pdfViewer.SetDocumentProperty(docID, "ReadOnly", "true", 0); // disables editing for specified document
// or switch off the specified UI-commands:
pdfViewer.SetProperty("Commands[#36006].State", "Offline", 0); // disables the "Delete Bookmarks" cmd-item
pdfViewer.SetProperty("Commands[#36006].State", "Offline", 0); // disables the "Delete Bookmarks" cmd-item
pdfViewer.SetProperty("Commands[#36008].State", "Offline", 0); // disables the "New Bookmark..." cmd-item
pdfViewer.SetProperty("Commands[#36026].State", "Offline", 0); // disables the "Apply Default Appearance..." cmd-item for bookmarks
pdfViewer.SetProperty("Commands[#36023].State", "Offline", 0); // disables the "Rename Bookmark..." cmd-item

To change the font size in bookmarks-pane only - call it before(!) opening first document:

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double zoom = -2.0; // enlarge to 200% percents (-1.0 == 100%)
pdfViewer.SetProperty("Documents.LastView.Bookmarks.FontSize", zoom, 0);

HTH.

[abc123abc123]

Hi, abc123abc123.
...
To change the font size in bookmarks-pane only - call it before(!) opening first document:

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double zoom = -2.0; // enlarge to 200% percents (-1.0 == 100%)
pdfViewer.SetProperty("Documents.LastView.Bookmarks.FontSize", zoom, 0);

HTH.

This code works just fine. I tried to look for more properties of the Bookmarks object, but in the help I couldnt' find anything nor the FontSize.
Can you give me a list of the available properties?

Is that possible for the search pane too?

[Vasyl - PDF-XChange]

You could apply some customizations to the bookmarks pane like this:

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// set text size:
double zoom = -2.0; // enlarge to 200% percents (-1.0 == 100%)
pdfViewer.SetProperty("Documents.LastView.Bookmarks.FontSize", zoom, 0);
double fontSizeInPt = 14.0; // set to 14 pt exactly
pdfViewer.SetProperty("Documents.LastView.Bookmarks.FontSize", fontSizeInPt, 0);
// switch on/off text wrapping
pdfViewer.SetProperty("Documents.LastView.Bookmarks.WrapTitles", "false", 0); // to off
// show/hide icons
pdfViewer.SetProperty("Documents.LastView.Bookmarks.ShowIcons", "false", 0); // to hide

Is that possible for the search pane too?

- No, it's impossible currently.

[abc123abc123]

thanks for the hints.

I tried "pdfViewer.SetProperty("Documents.LastView.Bookmarks.ShowIcons", "false", 0);" to hide but there I will always get an com exception.
I use version 2.5.199.0 of the activeX sdk.

[Vasyl - PDF-XChange]

Sorry, my mistake, the correct code:

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pdfViewer.SetProperty("Documents.LastView.Bookmarks.WrapTitles", 0, 0); // to off, use 0 or 1 instead "false"/"true"
pdfViewer.SetProperty("Documents.LastView.Bookmarks.ShowIcons", 0, 0); // to hide, use 0 or 1 instead "false"/"true"

[abc123abc123]

Hello abc123abc123

There is no possibility to edit the bookmarks pane or to create an own one?

Not currently I am afraid.

So that other users cant edit my bookmarks.

- you can deactivate commands in our Viewer AX ("rename the selected bookmark" command has an ID of 36023) - so that will prevent the users from renaming the bookmarks in your application, but if they can get a copy of the actual PDF file - they can open it in any PDF Viewing app - and the bookmars will be visible there (they are part of the file) - and if the software allows it - they can still change them.

Another possibility is to hide the bookmarks pane of our Viewer, and create your own, e.g. via using JS - to read the bookmark structure - and generate your own bookmark tree inside your main application - but that will most probably be much more complicated and time consuming.

In the Bookmarkspane its possible to edit the zoomfactor. Can I also do that in the Commentspane?

I don't think you can change the zoom for comments in the current version of the Viewer - the font size there would be governed by the general font settings in the viewer - you can customize that via "Edit -> Preferences -> Customize UI" in the end user Viewer, before exporting the settings to data file.

Best,
Stefan

Your suggestion to build a own tree would be the best solution for my requirements, but I'm not sure how I can do this? You wrote JS...???
Please can you give me a hint how I can get back a list of bookmarks to build with it my own tree?

[Dorwol]

You can export the settings from a stand alone instance of the Viewer, and you can then load the settings via code directly.
Please have a look at 2.2.1.26 LoadSettings in the Viewer's manual.

If I export this settings as file. The resultet file is a data file.
How can I then read from this the bookmarks as plain Text for my own treeview control?
Sorry, but I don't understand this.

[John - Tracker Supp]

Can we please keep comment on this topic here :

https://forum.pdf-xchange.com/ ... 36&t=12395

unless you feel it imperitive to open a new thread:

[Vasyl - PDF-XChange]

If I export this settings as file. The resultet file is a data file.
How can I then read from this the bookmarks as plain Text for my own treeview control?

No, the settings file (.dat) contains all preferences only of our control but not any document-specific data such as bookmarks, annotations, pages. etc...

[Dorwol]

No, the settings file (.dat) contains all preferences only of our control but not any document-specific data such as bookmarks, annotations, pages. etc...

OK, then at least I know before, that I must concentrate on a solution using SDK tools.
So sorry for my question here - and I go back to this Thread: https://forum.pdf-xchange.com/ ... 36&t=12395

[John - Tracker Supp]

Ok - so this one is closed