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Title: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Stiv on July 29, 2009, 03:20:57 PM
I remember seeing something like this on a Forum somewhere but I cannot find it.

I need the script for placing multiple page PDFs that flows the PDF out, instead of clicking each page into position.

Anyone care to share?

S
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: macphenom on July 29, 2009, 04:13:14 PM
CS4

Path=   Window>Automation>Scripts>Application>Samples>Javascript>PlaceMultipagePDF.jsx
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Stiv on July 29, 2009, 04:23:39 PM
Duh oh!

Thanks mac. Works pretty slick, I just placed a 504pg while I was napping working hard.

Oh yeah, and welcome to the zoo.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Skryber on November 06, 2009, 01:07:07 PM
I've used this for the 1st time just now. Oh how sweet it is.  :kiss:
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Repro Man on November 09, 2009, 09:33:21 AM
How about in CS2 for a stone-age Repro Man like myself?

(Not by choice...)
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: almaink on November 09, 2009, 10:35:36 AM
I use CS2 as well even tho I have CS3 and CS4. Both CS3 and CS4 have issues with FPO comments in PDF's is why I don't use them even tho Adobe tells me they have changed nothing. Here are two place scripts for CS2.
http://b3.s3.p.quickshareit.com/files/cs2pdfplace577a2.zip
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Repro Man on November 10, 2009, 10:34:36 AM
Absolutely fantastic! Thanks!

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Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: frailer on December 21, 2009, 03:49:16 AM
Am starting to use this a bit. What are the tricks to getting the PDFs to centre properly? Run an EAL on 'em before placing, then run the Script? Or set up the Media Box to match?
Also, I seem to be getting a 'run-on' of unwanted pages. Am set up properly in advance, as far as I can tell.    :undecided:

...I think the answer might be to use this instead.   PDF Import/Place (http://74.125.155.132/search?q=cache:mSWu24bkpZ4J:mac.softpedia.com/get/Utilities/PDF-Multipage-Import.shtml+PDF+Multipage+Import+%28OSX%29&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au&client=firefox-a)  It's got the 9-point placement buttons.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Tracy on December 21, 2009, 09:15:31 AM
see the center button on the right? you can place the page either center, left, right. etc...
you can also scale all the pages at once, see button on bottom left.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: frailer on December 21, 2009, 12:21:20 PM
Yep, at least an interface for adjusting. Haven't tried it yet...manana.

Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Tracy on May 22, 2013, 12:22:52 PM
The pdf multipage import script that comes with cs5 and 6,
I don't see an options to size or move placement, missing something?
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Skryber on May 22, 2013, 12:33:20 PM
Quote from: Tracy on May 22, 2013, 12:22:52 PMThe pdf multipage import script that comes with cs5 and 6,
I don't see an options to size or move placement, missing something?
After placing the pdf I use Adjust layout script for moving. In points. There's another thread about this. I'll see if I can find it.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Slappy on May 22, 2013, 12:54:20 PM
I still use the "PDF Multipage Import (OSX) (http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?event=extensionDetail&extid=1046385)" mini-App that's from 2003. Works great in CS6!

(We're still using 10.6.8 here, not sure if it will work in 10.7 or 10.8)
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: t-pat on May 22, 2013, 12:56:28 PM
I use this script MultiPageImporter2.5JJB.jsx (attached) which gives you placement options, reverse order of pages, offsets, what box to use, etc.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Tracy on May 22, 2013, 01:10:15 PM
nice! thanks Guys!

Slappy I thought I tried that one but I'm not sure if it works with Lion
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: frailer on May 22, 2013, 11:16:45 PM
Tracy, you get the Thread Resurrection Prize for this week.    :laugh:
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: gnubler on May 22, 2013, 11:21:49 PM
Say wha'? I resurrected an old thread and get nothing!  :cry:
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: frailer on May 22, 2013, 11:23:25 PM
Show me; date, time, place.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: gnubler on May 22, 2013, 11:24:33 PM
Like I remember. Prolly the motorycle thread. I got the scary red text alert that it was 120 days into the deadzone.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: frailer on May 23, 2013, 02:08:01 AM
Tracy's coming in at 1,247 days revival gap. Will have to think about how to reward you; gotta be equitable about these things.   :undecided:  Makes her deadzone 1,127 days. But I could be reading that wrong.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: gnubler on May 23, 2013, 06:38:49 AM
She wins. I'm sure there are many many threads here that Joe hopes are never revived again.  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Tracy on May 23, 2013, 07:45:24 AM
Quote from: gnubler on May 22, 2013, 11:21:49 PMSay wha'? I resurrected an old thread and get nothing!  :cry:
:laugh:
what's really funny is I already had the script :grin:
I was in the apple script pallet instead of the java :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: DigiCorn on May 23, 2013, 07:57:21 AM
Quote from: gnubler on May 22, 2013, 11:24:33 PMLike I remember. Prolly the motorycle thread. I got the scary red text alert that it was 120 days into the deadzone.
I get that ALL the time.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: DigiCorn on July 30, 2013, 10:10:45 AM
Quote from: t-pat on May 22, 2013, 12:56:28 PMI use this script MultiPageImporter2.5JJB.jsx (attached) which gives you placement options, reverse order of pages, offsets, what box to use, etc.
***bump***

This just saved my life. I forgot this thread was here and went and got the script here --> http://indesignsecrets.com/zanelli-releases-multipageimporter-for-importing-both-pdf-and-indd-files.php (http://indesignsecrets.com/zanelli-releases-multipageimporter-for-importing-both-pdf-and-indd-files.php)
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: t-pat on July 30, 2013, 03:26:19 PM
Quote from: DigiCorn on July 30, 2013, 10:10:45 AM
Quote from: t-pat on May 22, 2013, 12:56:28 PMI use this script MultiPageImporter2.5JJB.jsx (attached) which gives you placement options, reverse order of pages, offsets, what box to use, etc.
***bump***

This just saved my life. I forgot this thread was here and went and got the script here --> http://indesignsecrets.com/zanelli-releases-multipageimporter-for-importing-both-pdf-and-indd-files.php (http://indesignsecrets.com/zanelli-releases-multipageimporter-for-importing-both-pdf-and-indd-files.php)

that shit is awesome.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Slappy on December 27, 2013, 11:28:31 AM
Quote from: frailer on December 21, 2009, 03:49:16 AM...I think the answer might be to use this instead.   PDF Import/Place (http://74.125.155.132/search?q=cache:mSWu24bkpZ4J:mac.softpedia.com/get/Utilities/PDF-Multipage-Import.shtml+PDF+Multipage+Import+%28OSX%29&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au&client=firefox-a)  It's got the 9-point placement buttons.
Guess this is dead in 10.7, as I get the icon crossed out symbol. I really liked the 9-point interface but I guess the MultiPageImporter2.5JJB that runs inside of InDesign will have to do now. :sadface:

I need to install CC soon, does that one work to anybody's knowledge?
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Joe on December 27, 2013, 11:37:11 AM
That link is dead. Do you have the script file? I've had success editing them in the past.

Considering CC as well right now but no idea if it has it or how well it works.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Slappy on December 27, 2013, 01:11:25 PM
This is the one:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/430620/PDF%20Multipage%20Import-OSX.zip

I have a feeling it won't work becasue of the Sandboxing in 10.7 - aren't there restrictions now on loading apps that aren't Apple Approved?
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: gnubler on December 27, 2013, 01:32:31 PM
WWAD?
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Joe on December 27, 2013, 02:03:27 PM
Quote from: Slappy on December 27, 2013, 01:11:25 PMThis is the one:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/430620/PDF%20Multipage%20Import-OSX.zip

I have a feeling it won't work becasue of the Sandboxing in 10.7 - aren't there restrictions now on loading apps that aren't Apple Approved?

You can override that setting to allow all apps.

I will take a look at this and see if I can do anything with it.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Joe on December 27, 2013, 02:22:56 PM
Quote from: Slappy on December 27, 2013, 01:11:25 PMThis is the one:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/430620/PDF%20Multipage%20Import-OSX.zip

I have a feeling it won't work becasue of the Sandboxing in 10.7 - aren't there restrictions now on loading apps that aren't Apple Approved?

I thought you were talking about an InDesign script. That is actually an app so I can't do anything with that.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Joe on December 27, 2013, 02:30:00 PM
Here is a JavaScript one that works with CS6 (It says it is for CS5 but it does work with CS6). Place it in your Indy Scripts/samples/javascript folder and launch Indy. It has the 9-point placement but it looks a little different but it does work.
Title: Re: Placing Multi Page PDF
Post by: Slappy on December 27, 2013, 04:20:55 PM
Yeah, I have that one too, was just used to the other one. I'll Adapt.  :toaster: