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4everJang
4everJang
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July 8, 2022
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How can I set PDF properties in scripting ?

  • July 8, 2022
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Hello scripter friends,

 

Has anyone tried (with success) to set PDF properties via ExtendScript ?

 

I have retrieved the PDFDocInfo property, which is a propVal with an ssval string array inside. But when I push strings into the ssval array and then use Doc.SetProps( ) FM freezes. Apparently, I need to use some other method to push the string values into the PDFDocInfo property, but I have always struggled with the many variations of TypedVal elements. If anyone has a useful idea let me know.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Jang

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Correct answer frameexpert

I do something like this:

 

var strings;
	
strings = doc.PDFDocInfo;
strings.push ("Subject");
strings.push ("The Subject");
strings.push ("Author");
strings.push ("The Author");
doc.PDFDocInfo = strings;

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frameexpert
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frameexpertCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
July 15, 2022

I do something like this:

 

var strings;
	
strings = doc.PDFDocInfo;
strings.push ("Subject");
strings.push ("The Subject");
strings.push ("Author");
strings.push ("The Author");
doc.PDFDocInfo = strings;
    4everJang
    4everJangAuthor
    Legend
    July 18, 2022

    Hi Rick,

    I didn't know it was this easy. Funny that the complexer method via SetProps does not work - it just freezes FM.

      W
      Community Expert
      Winfried RengCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      July 15, 2022

      Hi Jang,

       

      Do you mean the PDF setup in the Format menu?

      O the File info in the File menu?

       

      Best regards

       

      Winfried

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