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December 2, 2007

Using an Acrobat 8 Form to collect data over the Web

A question from Liz made me think, humm, what's for dinner, whoops, got off track there, actually the question was: "I understood the lesson you gave on creating forms and then distributing them. But what if my organization wants to create a form and post it to our Web site for people to download and complete, then mail back? Is there no way to do that? Must it be distributed via e-mail by me, the document/form creator?" This is a great question, and one that does not get enough discussion, so let's go for it!

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3D AutoCAD to Acrobat 3D Ver 8 with out Autocad part deux


I was recently asked this question, "Tim, You showed us that you didn't need AutoCAD on your computer to get 2D DWG files into Acrobat 8 Professional, but what about AutoCAD 3D models into Acrobat 3D version 8?" Well, you are in luck, just like Beckham at a Spice Girls Concert! We got you covered here, just sit back relax and let your ol’ buddy Tim kick this one out for you.

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Podcast now listed on iTunes


Hello all, most of you that know me, know I am a bit impatiant. Waiting for iTunes to finally list my Podcast was killing me, but, I am happy to say it is there, and I will be trying to post at least 2 times a week with some great tips and tricks on Acrobat. With every one I will try to make you say...(all together now) "Man, I didn't know Acrobat could do that!". To get to the iTunes page Click Here.

Keep some Life in you Life!

Tim

Still can't get the PDF Makers to show up in Office 2007! Time to go deep!

Ok, I have been getting a lot of you that still cannot get your PDF Makers in Office 2007 to come back after Office decided to lock them out. Here is a link to the original "Adobe Supported" approach to fixing the problem.

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November 4, 2007

Custom Dynamic Stamps - Know your limitations!

Hello all you crazy Acrobat kids, I have been getting a lot of feedback on the entry I did on Custom Dynamic Stamps in Acrobat 8. I have to say that you all are doing great and I love the fact that you are thinking outside the box.

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October 30, 2007

Whiz bang Keyboard Shortcuts extend Acrobat 8 functionally

Hello all, well, I am rededicating myself back to my blog and really trying to get you the best information about the Acrobat Family of products out there! So here is a quick hit for you!

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October 29, 2007

Hey all you 3D Rockers out there, Do I have the contest for you!






Hey all, Adobe is sponsoring a 3D PDF contest for you to show off your coolest 3D PDF files.

Example:

Tim’s 3D Mock up of a Tank Trailer in Acrobat 3D and Solidworks 2007 3D Trailer Example by Tim Huff

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August 23, 2007

Moving this Blog to acrobat.timhuff.net






Hello all, I am moving this blog to my own blog, so come on by and visit.

Come by http://acrobat.timhuff.net

August 2, 2007

Adobe will remove the 'Send to FedEx Kinko's' service and functionality







For all of you that have hammered my blog on this one, here is an official statement from us:

"Adobe will remove the 'Send to FedEx Kinko's' service and functionality, currently available to US customers in Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat."

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July 25, 2007

Thirty Dirty Tricks for Acrobat 8: An eSeminar on Thursday, July 26







Thirty Dirty Tricks for Acrobat 8: An eSeminar on Thursday, July 26


Rick Borstien and I will be presenting a free eSeminar called "Thirty Dirty Tricks for Acrobat 8" on Thursday, July 26 at 10AM PST.

Click here to register. (Opens in a new window)

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Big 2 Hour eSeminar with Tim Huff and Rick Borstein-All things Acrobat







Hello all if you want a great overview of Acrobat 8 Professional today is your day! Myself, Bryant Bell, and Rick Borstein are going to cover Creating PDF's, Combining Multiple files, Collaborating, Forms, and Security!

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July 20, 2007

Setting the default for drop downs in Acrobat LiveCycle Designer

Since we have been on a Forms binge lately, I was asked, "when you create a drop down list, how do you set one of the list to be a default?" Well you are lucky, I can show you in a short entry, so here we go.

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July 9, 2007

Recent update to Acrobat and Acrobat reader to 8.1

Recently we sent out an update to Acrobat and the Adobe Free Reader that bumped the revision to 8.1and I have been asked what is the big deal and why should I run the update, well below is a short list of all the goodies that are in this point release, it ain't just bug fixes!

 

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July 2, 2007

3D AutoCAD to Acrobat 3D Ver 8 with out Autocad part deux

 

I was recently asked this question, "Tim, You showed us that you didn't need AutoCAD on your computer to get 2D DWG files into Acrobat 8 Professional, but what about AutoCAD 3D models into Acrobat 3D version 8?" Well, you are in luck, just like Just like Beckham at a Spice Girls Concert! We got you covered here, just sit back relax and let your ol’ buddy Tim kicks this one out for you.

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June 25, 2007

How to get Autodesk Revit models into Acrobat 3D version 8

 

I get asked this question alot, and I have to say it is very easy to get your Revit models into Acrobat 3D version 8. The question you have to ask yourself; do I need the BIM data, or is this just for review and mark up! Whoa, Tim, now you’re getting technical on us! Well, just sit back relax and let your ol’ buddy Tim step you through the process.

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May 30, 2007

Acrobat 3D Version 8 is NOW Shipping!!

 

Great news for all of you that use 3D in your AEC and EPC designs and collaboration workflow's. Acrobat 3D Version 8 is now shipping. This version of Acrobat 3D is full of new features that will take your 3D designs to millions of possible consumers! 3D PDF's can be enabled by Acrobat 3D for users that use the Adobe free Reader. Click here to read more ab out the new version of Acrobat 3D.

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May 16, 2007

Video of Demos

 

Hello all, on this page you will find videos of the tips and tricks and demos shown in this blog. Select to see more on the videos.

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April 2, 2007

Ok, Custom Dynamic Stamps, I hear ya!

Sorry, but, I get asked this question almost every day! How do I create a custom stamp in Acrobat 8 Professional or Acrobat 3D Version 8?

How do I add my user name and date like in the standard stamps in Acrobat, or better put, How do I create a custom dynamic stamp.

 

Well, that is the million dollar question today. I was recently at one of the largest EPC firms and that question came up in every group I talked to. I feel your pain, and understand, this is a feature that we need to add to Acrobat 8 Professional and Acrobat 3d version 8 (Hopefully we can get it spec’d for Acrobat 9).

 

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