Combine pages and files in an order for reuse

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September 20, 2016
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How can I combine only certain pages of multiple pdfs in an order, and save which pages and the file order for reuse? I have about 80 files every week and combine them in one pdf in a certain order only showing certain pages. I mustn't show all the pages. Some files have 3 pages, some have up to 7 pages. Usually I show pages 1 and 2 only but it varies (ex: 1, 2, and 5). Any help would be appreciated.

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try67

Community Expert

This can be achieved using a custom-made script.

I developed a script that does something similar in the past (merge files

based on a list), so it shouldn't be too difficult to adjust it to your

needs.

The script I developed can be found here :

http://try67.blogspot.com/2009/10/combine-pdf-files-from-text-list.html

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mariem3810112Author

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It looks like it might work but I don't see a way to pick which pages I want. I'm also not authorized to buy help. I already have a free third party program that does what I want, but I was trying not to have to use a different pdf program. I got a new computer and my work is hesitating on letting me install this other software because I have Adobe, which is supposed to be the premier pdf software. They can't believe it doesn't do what I need. I use Adobe for many things, but it is lacking in combining ease and flexibility in this instance. I shouldn't have to be a programmer to do something like this. Any other suggestions are welcome.

try67

Community Expert

As I said, the script I developed can be easily adjusted to allow

specifying the exact page numbers to merge.

Acrobat has a built-in support for scripts exactly for this purpose, to

allow people to create custom made tools that fit their specific needs. You

can either teach yourself how to do it (not simple, but not impossible), or

hire someone that knows it already to do it for you. The decision is yours.

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