how to change default file path Acrobat X

Report · Apr 12, 2013

I am using Acrobat X with W7 and would like to change the default path within Acrobat so I don't need to make 5-6 choices every time I scan a document to save.

I have read many posts on this subject, have tired some of the posted solutions and nothing produces a result like I need.

Essentially I have a large "data" folder with many subfolders but one is where virtually all PDF's are saved. I would like to be able to scan a document, select edit "save as" and have Acrobat point me to the subfolder where I save PDF's.

Right now I scan --> select file --> select Save As --> PDF --> Computer --> Drive C --> Master Data Folder --> Master Subfolder -- then the specific folder where I want the PDF parked.

This is a lot of steps that need to be repeated for every new scan.

Anyone have suggestions --

Adobe, if you don't have a simple "preference" path option (can't find any), why not?

Report · Apr 12, 2013

Hi Drapersa66,

There isn't a preference path option, this is something that is handled by the operating system. I would suggest you put a shortcut to the specific folder you are scanning to, and put it in your favourites in explorer.

That should save you the time of having to drill down.

Report · Apr 15, 2013

Alec,

I don’t profess to know a lot about how application (Acrobat) operate with regard to the OS, this lack of Preference path seem like an omission on the part of Adobe. Virtually every application (client) I use (Outlook, Excel, Word – even Photoshop) has the option to change the default path were documents are routed when saving.

Either I don’t understand your suggestion or you don’t understand my challenge… but having a shortcut seems like a “workaround” not really a long term solution that should be provided within the client – can’t believe it is an Adobe oversight so there must be another reason.

Furthermore, based on the number of comments from other users, seems like it is needed.