Links in PDF file generated from FrameMaker 7 quit working when PDF filename is changed

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3 total messages Started by Robert_Montgomery Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:03

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Author: Robert_Montgomery
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:03

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I've been using FrameMaker 7 on the company Dell 610 with windows XP for over 3 years now and frequently save FrameMaker files as PDFs (Acrobat 8 Professional) without any troubles - up until this week.
Now when I save a FrameMaker file as a PDF the cross-reference links and table of contents links all work initially; however, are all addressed to a specific filename so that if I change the PDF filename or post it to our website, all the links cease to function. I don't think I've done anything differently than I've been doing for 3 years. What did I inadvertently change?

Re: Links in PDF file generated from FrameMaker 7 quit working when PDF filename is changed

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Author: ShlomoPerets
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:17

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"Save as PDF" occasionally writes internal links as external links (pointing to a file with the current PDF file name). Such links won't work after the PDF is renamed, even if the PDF is a stand-alone PDF.

Try printing the book to a .ps file and distilling, instead of "Save as PDF".

Also see: <http://www.microtype.com/Hmmms.html#0702>

Shlomo Perets
MicroType, FrameMaker/Acrobat training & consulting

"24 easy ways to improve your PDFs with FrameMaker-to-Acrobat TimeSavers/Assistants",
 <http://www.microtype.com/ImprovePDF.html>

Re: Links in PDF file generated from FrameMaker 7 quit working when PDF filename is changed

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Author: Robert_Montgomery
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:40

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Thanks so much Mr. Perets! You are exactly right. The links were being generated as external links. Generating the PDF file by chosing the Acrobat PDF printer to print to a postscript file and then distilling the postscript file to a PDF did generate the links properly. That allowed me to meet the deadline for my books! (Barely!) Whew! Of course I did waste 2 feverish days. I'm still left wondering why the "Save Book as PDF" suddenly quit working after working flawlessly for 3 years.

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