Whoa! It is not negligence nor is it false advertising. Legacy can and does create PDFs. Since the capability already exists in Legacy, I suspect the concept of updating to a newer/better generator is greatly overshadowed by many other requests for added features and bug-swatting existing ones. Legacy is aware of the issue (and I hesitate to even call it an issue). Maybe more an annoyance.
I know of no software that utilizes 3rd party PDF generators, either licensed or freeware, that will create current version PDF files. I think only Adobe's Acrobat program will do that. If the file size bothers you, try any one of a number of freeware/shareware PDF creators to load your Legacy created PDF, and then select "Save As...". In most instances, you'll find the file size greatly reduced. Its this problem within Legacy of somehow holding onto hidden deleted pages and images that is troubling and that should eventually be addressed, along with an updated version PDF engine, at some time in the future. With Legacy v7.5 about to hit the shelves, apparently the time is not now. No problem...for me, I just take any Legacy created PDF and clean it up in Acrobat with anywhere between 500-900% reduction in file size. Brian in CA -----Original Message----- From: CE Wood [mailto:wood...@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 11:56 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Legacy negligent on PDFs Has this Legacy negligence any chance of being solved? One of Legacy's selling points is the PDF! If it is so outdated and doesn't function correctly, that is false advertising. Have you made a suggestion to Legacy? CE Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
