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Penguin
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Delete pages from PDF

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Is there a script I can use in the Acrobat module to delete pages from the Preflight report. I'm trying to delete from page 3 to end. Any help is appreciated. Also is a place to get sample scripts to use in Switch Scripter
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I'm sure there is a script available, but an easier way may be to use the split pdf configurator. I believe you can break the pdf out into individual pdf's, trash all the pages you don't need and then use the merge pdf to reassemble.
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I did it that way first but every time a file goes through it would then go to the problem jobs folder and I'd receive an email.
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When you split the pdf how many pages per file do you have it set at...?
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If you have pitstop server you can delete pages there or use pdftk CLI. Either is more efficient than acrobat.
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Malcolm Mackenzie wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2019 7:08 pm If you have pitstop server you can delete pages there or use pdftk CLI. Either is more efficient than acrobat.
I like this idea better!
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I'm trying to use Pitstop Server but the file just passes through the hot folder without being processed how do I make it process? I'm very green for the record.
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The report needs to go to another PitStop element and run a saved action as below

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