View Full Version : pdf files - Help please!
Sean Dell
24th Aug 2001, 13:33
Hi folks, just a quickie. As a complete computer ignaramus I was wondering how it is possible to view these .pdf files. For example I wanted to download some info from the CAA site. I have saved it to disc, and yet when I try to view it in Word - all that appears are pages and pages of rubbish (yes I know that's maybe what I should expect from the CAA!). The same happens when I get sent info from work - I can't view anything. Please help. Thanks Sean
Adastra
24th Aug 2001, 13:48
You need Adobe Acrobat to read pdf files. If you don't already have it on your computer, go to the following address and download it (free).
Adobe (http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html)
What_does_this_button_do?
31st Aug 2001, 18:32
http://www.adobe.com/images/getacro.gif (http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html)
And when you do get Acrobat - just a handy hint: When the page of the file opens that you are going to read, right click and click on 'continuous'. That way the pages will run down in a long roll rather than jumping to the next page without letting you read the end of the last easily.
WideBodiedEng
1st Sep 2001, 20:29
Tasman
Thanks for that tip!
Pengineer
1st Sep 2001, 20:43
Would anybody like an pdf creator?
Its usually quite expensive from Adobe, but with a few simple tips from me you can get one for free. Its a useful piece of kit.
Wile E. Coyote
2nd Sep 2001, 00:01
I'd love a copy! Ss it shareware/freeware or WaReZ?
Wile E. Coyote, Genius!
Pengineer
4th Sep 2001, 00:21
Wile E, I sent you a note to the address in your profile.
What_does_this_button_do?
4th Sep 2001, 01:36
If it is Adobe Acrobat (illegal version) beware - it phones home every 25 uses....
Pengineer
4th Sep 2001, 08:30
Its not Adobe.
stickyb
5th Sep 2001, 04:46
Pengineer, would also like a copy
Pengineer
6th Sep 2001, 00:07
Sticky B, I'll need your e-mail address.
Lurk R
6th Sep 2001, 04:00
Pengineer - may I add my name to the list please?
Thanks!
MasterGreen
6th Sep 2001, 04:51
Pengineer
Hate to bother you - but me too please.
MG
Pengineer
6th Sep 2001, 19:44
master green and lurkerI've sent you an e-mail.
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dusk2dawn
9th Sep 2001, 11:31
Pengineer, lemme see what its about ?
Canuck_AV8R
10th Sep 2001, 22:09
Me too please, thanx a bunch.
[email protected]
Cheers :)
stickyb
11th Sep 2001, 06:27
Pengineer, can u change yr profile to accept private messages?
sprocket
11th Sep 2001, 11:30
Pengineer : count me in for your offer.
Pengineer
13th Sep 2001, 00:51
Canuck and Sprocket, e-mail on the way.
Sorry sticky B, it win't let me edit my profile for some reason.
Why not send one of the others a note and ask them to pass it on?
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