File Attachment Tool

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File Attachment Tool


 

Editor-Icon File Attachment Tool

 


 

Click File Attachment Tool to embed files into documents and insert an icon that links to the embedded content:

 

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Figure 1. Tools Tab Submenu. File Attachment Tool

 

When the File Attachment Tool is selected, the pointer is replaced with a crosshairs icon. Move the crosshairs to the desired location and click to create the link. The Open Files dialog box will open. Select the desired file and click Open. The link to the embedded file will then appear in the document:

 

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Figure 2. File Attachment Tool Example

 

Click and drag the file attachment icon to reposition it. Alternatively, the arrow keys can be used for this purpose. Hold down Shift to move at an increased increment when using the arrow keys.

Double-click the file attachment icon to open the attached file.

Right-click file attachment icons for further options. See here for an explanation of these options.

When the File Attachment Tool is selected, the following options are enabled in the Properties Toolbar:

Fill Color determines the file attachment icon color.

Icon determines the file attachment icon used for the tool.

Opacity determines the level of transparency in the file attachment icon.

Keep Selected determines whether or not the File Attachment Tool remains selected after a file attachment is created. If this option is enabled then the tool will remain selected and can be used to create several file attachments consecutively. If this option is not enabled then PDF-XChange Editor will revert to the designated default tool immediately after creating a file attachment.

Exclusive Mode simplifies the process of using the File Attachment Tool. When Exclusive Mode is enabled, the pointer ignores all interactive elements of documents other than base content. This makes it possible to create file attachments 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 usual manner.

Click Properties to view/edit the File Attachment Tool Properties pane. See here for information on tool properties.

Note that several default styles are available for file attachment icons, as detailed in (figure 1). Click to select styles. The Comment Styles Palette can be used to save customized file attachment icon styles for subsequent use. Right-click the File Attachment icon in the Comment Toolbar to view existing styles and/or access the Comment Styles Palette.

The Commenting section of the Preferences dialog box can be used to view/edit preferences for comments.