Importing PDF file
You can go to PDFs menu item to see the list of imported PDF files.
If you just installed the plugin the list will be empty. Go ahead and import first PDF document by clicking Import PDF button.
Importing of PDF is similar to the creating regular WordPress post or page but there are some differences.
You can specify the title for the PDF. It's for internal use only, it wouldn't be shown on the site automatically.
You're available to change some importing options such as:
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JPEG compression quality
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JPEG resolution
Changing these options will affect importing process.
To import PDF file choose the file from the Media Library and check the checkbox Enable import
Click Publish to start the import.
We moved the import process to the background, so you could continue to do other things on the site if needed.
The import process doesn't use the WP Cron functionality. It's triggered by browser's background (AJAX) call. We could not rely on WP Cron functionality because some servers (we faced that problem with Hostgator) doesn't allow loopback requests.
The import process will work from any admin interface page.
It will work until you leave the admin interface and will continue when you come back.
Anyway, please note, that import of large PDF files (50 pages and more) will take some time.
Also, please note, that import of large PDF files will take some server resources (memory usage, CPU time, etc.). Usage of these resources depends on PDF file size, number of pages, initial PDF resolution, etc.
That's why we separated the import process by pages.
Please, use carefully.
The importing time depends on the server. Anyway, you can check import progress in notification at the top of the page, or on the PDF list page.
After import, the first page will be set as featured image of the PDF file post.
Re-importing PDF file
To re-import PDF file, choose the new file from the Media Library and check the checkbox Enable import
Click Update to start the import.
Please note, that all previously imported pages of this document will be deleted from the disk. This operation cannot be undone.
Updating PDF file
If you just need to change the name of the PDF file, you leave the option Enable import unchecked. Without checking this checkbox import wouldn't be triggered.
Deleting PDF file
If you will permanently delete PDF file post, all previews will be also deleted.
Please note, that this operation cannot be undone.
Changing permissions
In the Permissions section you can add limits for different user roles for this file.
If you'll choose Anonymous user role and set limit to 3, then on the Front of the site anonymous users will see only first 3 pages of the PDF file.
Preview
After importing file you could preview your file exactly how it will be shown with help of shortcode on the frontend.
Shortcodes
After importing you can add PDF files with shortcodes anywhere in your post or page. You can copy shortcodes from PDFs list page or compose them manually.
What next?
Check Advanced Usage section to get full control on the plugin functionality and look and feel.
