How to apply the js API in external js?

Question

In Acrobat DC's javascript debugger, I can convert pdf file to xml using codes like below.

var myDoc = app.openDoc("/C/Users/EAGLE/Desktop/test.pdf");

myDoc.saveAs("/C/Users/EAGLE/Desktop/test.xml", "com.adobe.acrobat.xml-1-00")

I want to implement this function in external js script for batch of my PDF files. Please tell me how to do this. THX~~~

try67 · Accepted Answer

You mean call it in Acrobat DC? Can I do the conversion without opening Acrobat DC, without its console and action?

No, Acrobat is not suited for that kind of automation.

If you want you can place the code outside a function, though. That way it will immediately execute each time you open the application...

try67 · Answer

Do you mean as a part of an Action in Acrobat Pro?

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