How do you create pdf files? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

essendoubleop · 09-26-2003, 06:30 AM

I want to send my resume, but I have to send pdf files. Anyways, I have that OpenOffice.org program and that pdf153 or whatever it's called, now what?

rocinante2003 · 09-26-2003, 06:33 AM

The usual way to create a PDF is actually to print it. No, im not being sarcastic. If you have a PDF generation tool installed, such as Acrobat, choose File/Print and select the PDF writter/printer. It will then prompt you for a save name, and give you options on security etc.

hrdwareguy · 09-26-2003, 06:48 AM

You can usually find free PDF converters on the web.

Here is one that I use.

The_Dude · 09-26-2003, 06:50 AM

I use one called Jaws PDF Creator. It integrates beautifully into MS Word.

I think the shareware version has a watermark.

soopafreek · 09-26-2003, 07:18 AM

i use PDF Creator. free. open source.
<a href="http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=57796&release_id=173100">here</a>
(its in the pink section of the page... download the .exe unless you want source code.)

it's pretty cool. after it's installed, you "print" it to pdf by selecting it as the printer. then a dialog comes up for where to save, name of file, etc....

stallion · 09-26-2003, 02:13 PM

Thanks for the link soopa...even though I hate pdf's, unfortunately I have to deal with them and this will help...

poof · 09-26-2003, 03:46 PM

Make sure whatever you use doesn't make you look like a dick. Off the wall programs, tedious bullshit will get your resume bounced.

Use the industry standard. Don't cut corners on your app for career.

Do the right , mainstream thing. Get cocky after you score the compensation interview.

cub4life78 · 09-26-2003, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by poof
Make sure whatever you use doesn't make you look like a dick. Off the wall programs, tedious bullshit will get your resume bounced.

Use the industry standard. Don't cut corners on your app for career.

Do the right , mainstream thing. Get cocky after you score the compensation interview.

Huh?

poof · 09-26-2003, 08:31 PM

OK, I was trying to be nice to a TFP member. I did not want to be rude.

<i>cub4life78</i> forced me to be simplistic.

''Adobe PDF is a universal file format that preserves all of the fonts, formatting, colors, and graphics of any source document, regardless of the application and platform used to create it. PDF files are compact and can be shared, viewed, navigated, and printed exactly as intended by anyone with a free Adobe Acrobat Reader.'' (From Adobe's website)".

In other words, if you don't know how to create a pdf by yourself, then maybe you should not apply for the job.

Nooze2k · 09-26-2003, 09:18 PM

If you use Linux at all, I believe several of the distros have a built in tool to print to PDF files. Not sure exactly which app does it though. Might want to do a search on Google.... plus you don't have to worry bout licensing fees like that of Acrobat.

manalone · 09-29-2003, 05:09 AM

http://www.pdf995.com/

Is pretty good.

quadro2000 · 09-29-2003, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by poof
In other words, if you don't know how to create a pdf by yourself, then maybe you should not apply for the job.

I don't see anything in the original post that specifies what kind of job the poster is applying for.

So are you saying that all jobs require knowledge of how to create a PDF file?

juanvaldes · 09-29-2003, 04:15 PM

file -> print

strcrssd · 09-30-2003, 06:04 AM

With openoffice 1.1, it is just file->Export to PDF (or something very very similar).

09-26-2003, 06:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
essendoubleop Psycho	How do you create pdf files? I want to send my resume, but I have to send pdf files. Anyways, I have that OpenOffice.org program and that pdf153 or whatever it's called, now what?

09-26-2003, 06:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	You can usually find free PDF converters on the web. Here is one that I use. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

09-26-2003, 06:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	I use one called Jaws PDF Creator. It integrates beautifully into MS Word. I think the shareware version has a watermark. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

09-26-2003, 07:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
soopafreek Psycho Location: ask your mom	i use PDF Creator. free. open source. <a href="http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=57796&release_id=173100">here</a> (its in the pink section of the page... download the .exe unless you want source code.) it's pretty cool. after it's installed, you "print" it to pdf by selecting it as the printer. then a dialog comes up for where to save, name of file, etc.... __________________ aaarrrrrgggghhhh!!!!

09-26-2003, 09:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nooze2k Tilted Location: Ontario, Canada	If you use Linux at all, I believe several of the distros have a built in tool to print to PDF files. Not sure exactly which app does it though. Might want to do a search on Google.... plus you don't have to worry bout licensing fees like that of Acrobat. __________________ " Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies, Tongue-tied and twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I "

09-26-2003, 06:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
rocinante2003 Insane Location: Dallas	The usual way to create a PDF is actually to print it. No, im not being sarcastic. If you have a PDF generation tool installed, such as Acrobat, choose File/Print and select the PDF writter/printer. It will then prompt you for a save name, and give you options on security etc.

09-26-2003, 02:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
stallion Upright	Thanks for the link soopa...even though I hate pdf's, unfortunately I have to deal with them and this will help...

09-26-2003, 03:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
poof Psycho	Make sure whatever you use doesn't make you look like a dick. Off the wall programs, tedious bullshit will get your resume bounced. Use the industry standard. Don't cut corners on your app for career. Do the right , mainstream thing. Get cocky after you score the compensation interview.

09-26-2003, 08:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
poof Psycho	OK, I was trying to be nice to a TFP member. I did not want to be rude. <i>cub4life78</i> forced me to be simplistic. ''Adobe PDF is a universal file format that preserves all of the fonts, formatting, colors, and graphics of any source document, regardless of the application and platform used to create it. PDF files are compact and can be shared, viewed, navigated, and printed exactly as intended by anyone with a free Adobe Acrobat Reader.'' (From Adobe's website)". In other words, if you don't know how to create a pdf by yourself, then maybe you should not apply for the job.

09-29-2003, 05:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
manalone Once upon a time...	http://www.pdf995.com/ Is pretty good. __________________ -- Man Alone ======= Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure. Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary.

09-29-2003, 04:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
juanvaldes Banned Location: shittown, CA	file -> print

09-30-2003, 06:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
strcrssd Insane Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas	With openoffice 1.1, it is just file->Export to PDF (or something very very similar). __________________ "I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones." -- John Cage (1912 - 1992)