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umagurl77
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April 21, 2017
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Looking for samples of a great Interactive PDF

  • April 21, 2017
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Hi there.

I am tasked to do a sample interactive PDF for an ipad that will give the client an idea of the types of features that can be done. I obviously want to do a great job and blow it out of the park.

I'm wondering if anyone knows of any samples I can view to see what can be done for inspiration. This will be created in Indesign and used on an ipad. The person viewing it will not have access to the internet, so once it's on the ipad it will have to be self sufficient.

Any help would be most appreciated!

Thanks!

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    SimonMartinStudio
    SimonMartinStudio
    Participant
    July 22, 2019

    Hi
    I'd love to know how you went with this? In exactly the same position myself right now.

    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Derek CrossCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 22, 2019

    Can you explain what position you say you’re in - do you mean, for example, converting 3D CAD documents into PDFs.

    By the way the older information on Interactive PDFs on this two year old thread may now be out of date. The interactivity of PDFs nowadays is limited to hyperlinks (if you want a PDF document to be viewed on all platforms, OS and PDF viewers). 

    SimonMartinStudio
    SimonMartinStudio
    Participant
    July 22, 2019

    Hi Derek,

    I have a client keen to convert their current print mag to an interactive PDF.
    I'm aware this is not the best platform for such a job. Services like mag+, readymag etc have already been suggested.
    Just wondering if this is something to explore or a square peg in a round hole best discouraged.
    Mag would be viewed on iPad only.
    Thanks
    Simon

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    josephl82521460
    Participant
    April 1, 2018

    some here: 3D PDF

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    umagurl77Author
    Inspiring
    April 21, 2017

    Thanks Derek. Can iBooks Author end viewing app be acrobat? They seem pretty set on viewing it in acrobat on the ipad.

    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Derek CrossCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 21, 2017

    No, the other option you might consider is Publish Online, which is interactive and users can download a PDF version.

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    umagurl77Author
    Inspiring
    April 21, 2017

    Thanks for that. I read the article. I wish we could use something else, but the client is set on that. There is the option that all we do is basic navigation, but I just want to know what is possible to be used on an ipad. From what I read, not a ton.

    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Derek CrossCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 21, 2017

    If the content is only going to be used exclusively on iPads have a look at iBooks Author.

      Derek Cross
      Community Expert
      Derek CrossCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      April 21, 2017

      I think you'll find this blog and discussion useful: It's okay to say no to interactive PDF

      Linda.com have a number of online video tutorials, for example (you can get a 10-day free trial):

      InDesign CC 2014: Interactive Document

      Also Pluralsight have useful tutorials, such as (you can get a free trial): InDesign CC Interactive PDF | Pluralsight

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