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Extract one page in PDF document automatically

New Here ,
May 31, 2018 May 31, 2018

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Dear all,

I need extract the first page in one PDF document and then save it in a new PDF document. It is necessary to do it automatically

I have Adobe Acrobat DC. Can you help me, please?

I don't know if I need to know java or other programing language

Thanks in advance

Regards,

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Community Expert , May 31, 2018 May 31, 2018

OK, then go to Tools - Action Wizard, create a new Action that executes this JavaScript code:

this.extractPages(0, 0, this.path.replace(/\.pdf$/i, "_p1.pdf"));

Then run it on your files and the first pages will be extracted into the same folder as the originals.

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Community Expert ,
May 31, 2018 May 31, 2018

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Do you want to do it to one file, or multiple files?

Do you want to save the extracted page, or just extract it as a new document?

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New Here ,
May 31, 2018 May 31, 2018

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Hello,

I need to do with multiple files in one directory

I could erase the original document if it were the only way But, if it is possible, I prefer to preserv the original document in the directory

Thanks

Regads,

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Do you have Acrobat DC Pro or Standard?

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Adobe Acrobat Pro DC (versión 2018.011.20040)

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OK, then go to Tools - Action Wizard, create a new Action that executes this JavaScript code:

this.extractPages(0, 0, this.path.replace(/\.pdf$/i, "_p1.pdf"));

Then run it on your files and the first pages will be extracted into the same folder as the originals.

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Ok, thank you for support

Can I insert it in a .bat file or similar command line instruction?

I need to do all the process automatically. Without open Adobe manually to press the new Action

Thanks

Regards,

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You can't do that with Acrobat. It is possible to do it using a stand-alone command-line utility, though.

If you're interested in purchasing such a tool feel free to contact me privately (try6767 at gmail.com).

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Community Beginner ,
Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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Hi try67,

I have the same problem as above, i.e., extracting and saving page 1 of a fillable pdf to be sent to a supplier.  I tried to copy your code but when I click the button it doesn't do anything.  I'm also using Acrobat Pro DC.  Am I missing something?

Thanks in advance!

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Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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I don't know... What happens when you run the code? Are there error messages in the JS Console?

Also, running this code will only cause the page to extract as a new file. It won't open it or anything like that.

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Community Beginner ,
Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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There's no error message.  The button does click but it doesn't extract page 1 as a new page.  I copied and pasted the following code on JS editor:  mouse up > execute menu

this.extractPages(0, 0, this.path.replace(/\.pdf$/i, "_p1.pdf"));

Extract as a new file without opening the file is fine with me. 

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Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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Execute menu? No, you need to set it to "Run a JavaScript" with that code.

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Community Beginner ,
Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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Sorry, yes it' "Run a JavaScript".

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Community Expert ,
Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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After clicking the button check the folder where the original file is located. Do you not see a new file there?

Also, in what application are you opening the file? It will only work in Acrobat, not Reader.

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Community Beginner ,
Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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I'm using Acrobat and no, I don't see a new file on the folder of the original file.

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Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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Can you share the file with us (via Dropbox, Google Drive, Adobe Send & Track, etc.)?

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Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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Sure.  Where can I send it to?  Would you be able to provide you email address?

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I was suggesting you make it public, but if you want to send it to me privately you can do so to try6767 at gmail.com .

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Community Beginner ,
Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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Sorry, didn't even realized that.  Here's the link for the file and thanks a lot for taking the time.

Shared Files - Acrobat.com

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Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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Not sure why, but it's not working when you specify the path. Remove that part and try it again.

It should open the page as a new (temporary) file, which the user will then need to save.

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Community Beginner ,
Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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Sorry, by removing the path the code will be as such?  "this.extractPages(0, 0, );"

It gives a syntax error. 

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Aug 20, 2018 Aug 20, 2018

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Remove the last comma as well.

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It works.  Thanks a lot for your patience.  I'm just starting to use this JS and still finding my way.

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I know this is an old thread, but how would you run this same thing but have them all become one file instead of multiple files?

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