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|This article will explain '''how''' you can implement this feature for use on your SmartSimple system.

 

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==Enable Auto Convert Documents to PDF on UploadOverview==  In this articleWhen enabled, you will enable the Auto Convert SmartSimple's '''Autoconvert uploaded Word Documents to PDF on upload ''' feature within the File Options for a automatically converts Word Documents that are uploaded to [[Custom Field Type: Link – Multiple Files|Link - Multiple Files]] [[Custom Field|custom Multi File fieldtypes]].  1. On into PDF versions of the [[Configuration Menu]], click '''Tracking Applications'''same document asynchronously.

[[Image:TrackingApplications.png|link=|450px]]=Enabling the Feature== 2. Click the '''Edit''' button for the relevant application.{{CustomField-Nav}}

34. Click on Locate the relevant specific '''Level 1[[Custom Field Type: Link – Multiple Files|Link – Multiple Files]]''' or '''Level 2''' tab.field type<br />

45. Click on Under the hyperlink for File Options menu, add a check mark to '''Custom FieldsAuto Convert Documents to PDF on Upload'''.

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The Custom Fields list is displayed[[image:File_Options_-_Auto_Convert_Documents_to_PDF_on_Upload.png]]

5. Click When checked, a new combo-box is displayed allowing other Multiple File fields to store the converted PDF called '''EditSave Auto Converted PDF To:''' button . By default the converted PDF will be saved to edit the appropriate “Link - Multiple Files” custom same field as the original Word Document.

6. Under Below is an image of the checked option and the File Options new combo-box providing other field options from a drop down menu .<br />[[image:File_Options_- check the box marked “Auto Convert Documents to PDF on Upload”_Auto_Convert_Documents_to_PDF_on_Upload_checked.png]]

==Notes==PDF documents can also be automatically merged into the final PDF when converting a [[Image:Autoconvert-doc-to-pdf.png|link=|490pxWeb Page View]] into PDF using [[ssattach]].

7. Click the '''Save''' button to save the change.==See Also==* [[Custom_Field_Type:_Link_–_Multiple_Files|Multiple Files - Field Type]]* [[:Category:PDF]]

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|[[Image:Why.jpeg|50px|link=Autoconvert uploaded Word Documents to PDF - Why?]]|Click [http://wiki.smartsimple.com/wiki/Autoconvert_uploaded_Word_Documents_to_PDF_[Autoconvert uploaded Word Documents to PDF -_Why%3F Why?|here]] to learn why this feature is a benefit to your organization.

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