I have a PDF file that I'd like to add to my library as a Logos resource. Its just a Bible reading plan that I'd like to ultimately add to my faithlife.com account and I was advised that the only way to do that is to add it to my Logos resources. Has anyone done this successfully?
Yes, read the instructions for building a personal book. You must first convert the PDF into a .docx format. I actually find Microsoft Word 2013 the best for this. Unfortunately, it is still a beta product. The forums include a number of other suggestions for the conversion.
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Thanks MJ. Can you link any threads that show how to convert the PDF? Never done that before.
MJ. Smith: Yes, read the instructions for building a personal book. You must first convert the PDF into a .docx format. I actually find Microsoft Word 2013 the best for this. Unfortunately, it is still a beta product. The forums include a number of other suggestions for the conversion.
As I read your post it seems to say that Word 2013 will input a pdf file and output a docx file - maybe time to upgrade.
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EDIT: found on Microsoft site "PDF Reflow Open a PDF in Word, and its paragraphs, lists, tables, and other content act just like Word content. "
David Ames:As I read your post it seems to say that Word 2013 will input a pdf file and output a docx file - maybe time to upgrade.
I'm usually not a fan of Microsoft - but this feature works so nicely that for the first time I am using a Microsoft Beta for personal use.
Jeffery Ferrell:Can you link any threads that show how to convert the PDF?
My first search of the forums was less than successful - I think people who use the various products available should probably speak up. The methods I used previously had results I wouldn't recommend unless you were desperate.
Jeffery:
I haven't done anything with Faithlife.com yet, so I'm not sure how a Logos Personal Book would integrate with it, particularly since the PBs don't yet sync with the cloud.
I can offer a few suggestions, ranging from complex to simple.
Let me know.
MJ: thanks for the heads-up on Word 2013.
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Jeffery Ferrell:Its just a Bible reading plan ...
Wiki has => http://wiki.logos.com/Reading_Plans with many example Logos reading plans.
Files forum has thread => Chronological Bible Reading Plan - PBB file.
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MJ. Smith: David Ames:As I read your post it seems to say that Word 2013 will input a pdf file and output a docx file - maybe time to upgrade. I'm usually not a fan of Microsoft - but this feature works so nicely that for the first time I am using a Microsoft Beta for personal use.
Works unless the PDF is password protected - But that is OK - I have personal use to the file - Will just have to do it the 'hard' way. [And I already know that I can not 'give' the file to anyone else]
David Ames:Works unless the PDF is password protected
Although it is not difficult to find free software to break into passworded files. Of course, you didn't here that from me.
PDF conversion can have haphazard results. Internally, a Portable Document File (PDF) can have image(s) and/or formatted text. Text conversion is much easier than image conversion.
By the way, LibreOffice also includes PDF converter plus can output as PDF.
Jeffery Ferrell: ... Its just a Bible reading plan ...
... Its just a Bible reading plan ...
Here is one such thread discussing this issue.
http://community.logos.com/forums/t/37096.aspx?PageIndex=1
Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :):LibreOffice also includes PDF converter plus can output as PDF.
I found the PDF conversion unacceptable in Libre Office which I otherwise liked.