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#1 2012-12-14 16:16:56

treygaf
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Tour in a PDF doc

Is it possible to place a tour in a PDF?  I chose the swf option and directed it to my virtualtour.swf file but it doesn't play.  I get a fatal security error.


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#2 2013-01-24 13:49:54

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Re: Tour in a PDF doc

I'm guessing you will have to embed all the of the tour files to your pdf


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#3 2013-01-24 14:35:27

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Re: Tour in a PDF doc

Thanks Shane999.  I'll have a go at it.

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#4 2013-01-24 19:10:10

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Re: Tour in a PDF doc

Hi.. Well, yes all data needs to be embedded. There are issues with putting a tour into a pdf but it is doable.. A pdf will accept most code, but you need to keep them in their groups and add in groups or you will lose the links.. One you have done it then its viewable via the normal pdf reader... My advice it, keep the tours in a small window, and optimise at 8. If you keep the tours in small viewing windows then you will not notice any difference in quality.. I have done this many times, it easy and can work but its not the best option to view a virual tour..

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#5 2013-01-24 20:20:02

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Re: Tour in a PDF doc

Not sure how to do that, I only have option to insert a swf.  I'll head over to an Adobe forum and see what I learn.  Thanks everyone.

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#6 2013-01-24 20:21:11

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Re: Tour in a PDF doc

please do let us know if it works


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#7 2013-01-24 23:42:35

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#8 2013-01-25 05:56:24

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Re: Tour in a PDF doc

My brain is tired.  Destiny if you feel up to it, an "Insert Tour in PDF for Dummies" post would be sweet!

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Trey

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#9 2013-01-25 09:30:46

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Re: Tour in a PDF doc

Yes, I will send you an email and see if we can get it working for you... As I said before, it can be done as you can see, but it has issues so keep your tours small in image size... Its mostly due to the fact that a virtual tour to a pdf, you are essentially embedding all tour data into the pdf.. This slows things down..

I will send you step by step as I get time..

Destiny....

treygaf wrote:

My brain is tired.  Destiny if you feel up to it, an "Insert Tour in PDF for Dummies" post would be sweet!

grey matter deprived,
Trey


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#10 2013-01-25 14:24:00

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Re: Tour in a PDF doc

Thanks for the tips.  I have a real estate client that has requested tours added to his existing PDFs.  Thank you very much for taking the time to help.

Trey

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#11 2013-01-25 20:42:16

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Re: Tour in a PDF doc

Hi Trey..

You have now cteated your optimised embeded tour using ptp... You are now ready for the next step...

This is for making the pdf up from scratch..
1... Open up InDesign file for the Web and resize as needed... or any other app that you have where you can do saves a PDF...
2... When you make up this file, drawing a blank area where the VR’s will be located.. So use your rec tool to draw a rectangle any colour..
3... Save as a PDF Interactive

From this moment on you can use the PDF that you have, as long as you have an area to locate your VR over. However, if the PDF is protected you will need to remake it from scratch..

Using Acrobat Pro

4... Open up the Content tab, goto swf and click on insert your swf.
5... Resize using the blue line nodes..
6... Open Resources and add your remaining folder. (BTW, you cannot use HTML5)
7... Click off anywhere outside the rectangle area and it will then you can view your Pano in a PDF smile

I will tidy this up if I have missed out something...

Destiny..


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#12 2013-01-26 14:18:47

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Re: Tour in a PDF doc

Bam!!!  Thanks Destiny!!  My quick test, using your excellent guidance, works!  Gonna tweak the resoiution a bit.  Thanks again.

Trey

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#13 2013-02-06 10:30:28

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Re: Tour in a PDF doc

Thank you!!!


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