Pdfimport Utility
The Pdfimport utility is used to import a .PDF or an .AI file as a template without going through the interface. It allows more control and option flexibility over the imported file.
Here is the format you must follow when using Pdfimport:
Pdfimport [options] pdf or ai files
The available Pdfimport options are:
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AVAILABLE OPTIONS |
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-outdir output_folder |
This option defines the folder where the output files will be saved. The defined path is not relative. |
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-outtemplate output_folder.tpl |
This option defines the template name for the converted pages. The defined path can be relative. |
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-PDF_SUPPORT_CMYK |
This option will automatically convert CMYK colours to RGB. Otherwise, CMYK colours would import as a red colour. |
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-PDF_SEPARATE_LAYERS |
This option will use the Illustrator top level groups as separate drawing names. |
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-PDF_FLATTEN |
Use this option to perform a flatten on each drawings while importing. |
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Description of switches: |
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-outtemplate output_folder.tpl |
Output template name for converted pages. |
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-outdir dir |
This option defines the output folder for the templates (the defined folder must already exists.) |
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-usage |
This option will display the usage. |
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-?|-h|-help|--help |
This option will display the help information. |
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-v|-version|--version n |
This option will display the version information. |
| • | The -outdir and -outtemplate options are exclusive; they cannot be used together. |
| • | You can only specify one file with the outtemplate option. |
| • | If the CMYK colours option is not enabled, the application will output the following error message: CMYK: Unsupported colorSpace |
| • | Pdfimport does not overwrite existing templates, but will overwrite files in outdir. |