Sound Tool
Click Sound Tool to add audio content to documents:
Figure 1. Tools Tab Submenu. Sound Tool
When the Sound Tool is selected, the pointer will become a crosshairs icon. Move the icon to the desired location and click to open the Edit Action: "Play a Sound" dialog box:
Figure 2. Edit Action: "Play a Sound" Dialog Box
•Click the Browse button to select a sound file from the local computer. The Open Files dialog box will open. Select the desired file and click Open. A link will appear in the document as detailed in (figure 3) below. The selected sound file will play when the link is clicked.
•Alternatively, click the red record button to record a sound with a microphone. Click again to finish the recording. Click the play and stop buttons to review the sound. Use the volume slider to adjust the volume of the sound. When the desired sound has been recorded click OK. A link will appear in the document as detailed in (figure 3):
Figure 3. Sound Tool Example
•Click and drag the icon to reposition it. Alternatively, the arrow keys can be used for this purpose.
•Double-click icons to open the associated sound file.
•Right-click icons for further options. See here for an explanation of these options.
•When the Sound Tool is selected, the following options are enabled in the Properties Toolbar:
•Fill Color determines the icon color.
•Icon determines the icon used for the tool.
•Opacity determines the level of icon transparency.
•Keep Selected determines whether or not the Sound Tool remains selected after an attachment has been created. If this option is enabled then the tool will remain selected and can be used to create several icons consecutively. If this option is not enabled then PDF-XChange Editor will revert to the the designated default tool immediately after creating the icon.
•Exclusive Mode simplifies the process of using the Sound Tool. When Exclusive Mode is enabled, the pointer ignores all interactive elements of documents other than base content. This makes it possible to create icons on areas that overlap with other content without the risk of accidentally selecting undesired items. When Exclusive Mode is disabled, the pointer recognizes and interacts with all underlying elements in the standard manner.
•Click Properties to view/edit the Sound Tool Properties pane. See here for information on tool properties.
•The Commenting section of the Preferences dialog box can be used to view/edit preferences for comments.
•The Comment Styles Palette can be used to save customized sound tool styles for subsequent use. Right-click the Sound icon in the Commenting Toolbar to view existing styles and/or access the Comment Styles Palette.