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24th August 2001 | 13:33

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Sean Dell

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pdf files - Help please!

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

24th August 2001 | 13:48

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Adastra

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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

31st August 2001 | 18:32

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1st September 2001 | 06:24

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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.

1st September 2001 | 20:29

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WideBodiedEng

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Tasman
Thanks for that tip!

1st September 2001 | 20:43

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Pengineer

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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.

2nd September 2001 | 00:01

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Wile E. Coyote

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I'd love a copy! Ss it shareware/freeware or WaReZ?

Wile E. Coyote, Genius!

4th September 2001 | 00:21

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Wile E, I sent you a note to the address in your profile.

4th September 2001 | 01:36

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What_does_this_button_do?

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If it is Adobe Acrobat (illegal version) beware - it phones home every 25 uses....

4th September 2001 | 08:30

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Pengineer

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Its not Adobe.

5th September 2001 | 04:46

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stickyb

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Pengineer, would also like a copy

6th September 2001 | 00:07

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Pengineer

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Sticky B, I'll need your e-mail address.

6th September 2001 | 04:00

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Lurk R

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Pengineer - may I add my name to the list please?

Thanks!

6th September 2001 | 04:51

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MasterGreen

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Pengineer

Hate to bother you - but me too please.

MG

6th September 2001 | 19:44

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master green and lurkerI've sent you an e-mail.

9th September 2001 | 11:31

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dusk2dawn

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Pengineer, lemme see what its about ?

10th September 2001 | 22:09

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Canuck_AV8R

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Me too please, thanx a bunch.

[email protected]

Cheers

11th September 2001 | 06:27

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stickyb

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Pengineer, can u change yr profile to accept private messages?

11th September 2001 | 11:30

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Pengineer : count me in for your offer.

13th September 2001 | 00:51

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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?