On 8/11/07, Paul Smith phhs80@gmail.com wrote:
In fact, cups-pdf does not produce pdf files with *copyable* text.
It is copyable here. I'm using cups-pdf (F7 updated) and Adobe Reader 7.0.
I first tried your example provided earlier in this thread - I was able to copy/paste the text from the resulting PDF.
Now that I've tried it a few more times, there are some formatting issues here and there when using cups-pdf.
Two other methods;
1. Install this extension for FF: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4738
Cons: you have to sign up for a third-party service Pros: free (as in no money), easy to use, formatting is pretty good.
2. "Save As" from FF (format: Web page, complete). Open the file in Openoffice, export PDF.
Cons: formatting issues - extra white space added Pros: truly free
Both additional methods work form me (as does cups-pdf) - producing PDF files with copyable text.
HTH, Chris