How to apply the js API in external js?

[eagletianying]

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]

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

[eagletianying]

If I create a js file on my computer/desktop, how can I invoke the acrobat api in it? like the app.openDoc() and saveAs()?

[try67]

You need to place the code inside a function and then call it. Like this:

In the folder-level script:

function myExportAsXML() {
    // Put your code here...
}

In your Action, or from a menu item, or the console, etc.:

myExportAsXML();

[eagletianying]

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

[try67 · Accepted solution]

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...

[eagletianying]

Thanks very much~!

[ReinhardF]

Mmh,

have a look into the AcroSdk and esp. at the JS-Object.

Hth, Reinhard