PDF file location

[cwatson69]

I asked this question on another Mac forum and wanted to see if someone here might have an answer to my question.

When I have document open and I want to create a pdf file - you choose "Save As PDF" in your print dialog box. At the top of the pop-up window it says "SaveAs" and you can give it a name. If you have the arrow next this pointing up, you will be shown the folder structure on your computer. From this you have the option of selecting any folder you want. You can then drill down to the folder that that your document is in.

What I am wanting to find out is there any way to have it by default open the folder that the document is in?
Thanks,
Chuck

 

[earthsaver]

I don't think this exists. It's not like any of various applications/plugins that add PDF functionality to Windows and offer such preferences. You can simply use Spotlight to locate the file (and press Command+Return to open its parent folder) or the folder.

- Ben

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

It ain't free, but it does exactly what you want:

http://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/

 

[bccreative]

I second the recommendation for Default Folder X. I've used it for many years now; can't imagine being without it.

 

[richardbnorgaar]

I can convert all documents in PDF, by using the Print option. However, recently i notice that all converted pdf files become huge in size - exceeding 7 MB! (The original Word document is much smaller.) How can I keep the file size of the PDF small?

 

[MisterMe]

I can convert all documents in PDF, by using the Print option. However, recently i notice that all converted pdf files become huge in size - exceeding 7 MB! (The original Word document is much smaller.) How can I keep the file size of the PDF small?

The size of your PDFs is determined by the amount of data in them. The data comes from the original source file. If your Word files have multiple fonts, multiple clickable URLs, embedded graphics, etc.[/b], then you can expect large PDF file sizes.