Opening document in background

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Opening document in background

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Is it possible to programmaticaly open a document "in the background" so that it isn't shown in the viewer but it is still possible to work with it? (Possibly even through OLE)

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Re: Opening document in background

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Hi 1shadow,

To manipulate an existing PDF file without UI you will need to use our Tools SDK methods:
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/product/pdf-tools-sdk

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Re: Opening document in background

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I only wanted to use the viewers functions i.e. read annotations and export them/write them to the document opened in background..that's why I'm asking if such thing is possible and what tools would I need for it.. Aren't the PDF-Tools included in PDF XChange PRO SDK?
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Re: Opening document in background

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Hi 1shadow,

To use the Viewer AX - you need to have it visible (even if it's 1x1 px), and yes the PDF XChange Pro SDK allows you to use the PDF Tools SDK as well.

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Re: Opening document in background

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Hi 1shadow

You may use hidden Viewer ActiveX control on your form for background manipulations with documents.
Your form can contain more then one viewer-controls in one time...

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Re: Opening document in background

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Thank you all for your prompt responses and suggestions!
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:)
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