What data is included when Word documents saved as PDF... 1

[AndoSam]

Hi

I am currently writing a script that mines the 'hidden' bookmarks automatically created by Word and uses them in hyperlinks to specific parts of the document (Dont ask why, I know its a ridiculously roundabout way of doing it).
I pretty have all that under control but I was wondering whether, if I decided to use the 'Save as PDF...' plugin would these hidden bookmarks be lost or included in some sort of metadata and still apply if I rejigged the script to handle PDF's?

Cheers

 

[fumei]

I believe they will be lost. But if someone else knows otherwise, speak up!

Gerry

Och ammmmm, I think I need a shave.
- hirsute Scot, trying to decide

 

[Scott24x7]

AndoSam,
I can now confirm, that (at least if you use MS "Save to PDF" capability built into 2010, or downloadable for 2007/2003), it does keep references in the PDF to elsewhere in the document. I have just tested it with a document that both has Bookmarks, and uses caption references, and both work fine. Click on them in the PDF, and they will take you to the reference elsewhere in the document (when inserted as "cross-reference"). Cool stuff!


Best Regards,
Scott

"Everything should be made as simple as possible, and no simpler."

 

[AndoSam]

Thats brilliant. Thanks very much for your help.