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Add links to PDF programmatically


I have about 180 PDF files that are generated from a geodatabase. I would like to programmatically add links as hot spots (no text) at the top, bottom, left and right as needed to navigate to the adjoining page files. I would also like to add links over a 3x3 grid in the lower left corner of the page for additional navigation. The grid is already in the existing PDF just no links. Total there will be a possible 14 links added to each page

I am open to suggestions as to how to go about this. I am using Acrobat Pro XI, and I am familiar with various programing languages python, vb.net, C#... Just no experience working directly with PDF files.


Solution

  • After continuing to search and not finding any other promising open source solutions I went with Debenu Quick PDF Library. The specific functions I used are are noted below:

    The time that the two library functions are going to save me weekly is worth the cost alone. I am sure I will find other use for the other 900+ PDF functions