Overview of creating PDF files. Nuance PDF Converter 7.0 Professional, PDF CONVERTER STANDARD 3 - GUIDE

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Create PDF Files

Overview of creating PDF files

PDF Creation can be done from the following locations as described in the table and the following sections:

Location Source files Conversion method Target

PDF Professional File menu or File toolbar

One or more local or

DMS files, scanner or clipboard

Direct conversion from clipboard, scanner or files.

Create Assistant to create, combine or overlay files.

Print dialog boxes

Current document in the calling application

Individual settings. A page range can typically be specified

Windows Start Menu

(plus optionally desktop, quick load bar and system tray)

One or more local or

DMS files

Create Assistant, using profiles; page ranges are not supported

PDF Professional as current PDF document

Pre-defined or via

Save As

User defined. To local file, to e-mail or both

Windows Explorer shortcut menu

One or more whole local files

Direct conversion using a chosen profile and assembly instruction

Pre-defined or via

Save As to local file, to e-mail or both

Microsoft Word

(Create PDF button)

Microsoft Excel

(Create PDF button)

Whole current Word file

Current Excel workbook or worksheet

Direct conversion with current settings. Word and general settings can be accessed from Word

Via Save As to local file, to e-mail or both

Direct conversion with current settings (can be accessed from Excel)

Via Save As to local file, to e-mail or both

Microsoft PowerPoint

2007(Create PDF button)

Whole current presentation

Direct conversion with current settings (can be accessed from PowerPoint)

Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes (out)

One or more attachments to a mail message

Direct conversion of all attachments or with a selection box. Settings can be accessed

Via Save As to local file, to e-mail or both

Pre-defined or via

Save As to a local file