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An excellent PDF editor 



- Version: 3.5.1, 2/28/2009 07:22PM PST
wj shack
Like others, I want to commend Antonio Nunes for exceptional support. With any problem, I comment in the fourm, and get a response with extraordinary swiftness. As a pdf editor PDFClerk is a great value. One feature that is unique, as far as I know, is the ability to generate bookmarks from a table of contents. I need to review pdf documents extensively and most of them come to me without bookmarks. I can add them one at a time in Acrobat, but with pdf clerk I can generate them far more quickly from a table of contents and/or lists of tables and figures.
Some interface issues. 



- Version: 3.5, 1/20/2009 09:55AM PST
mtrivard
There are some interface issues that make this less than perfect. almost all limitations listed here make it really difficult to create forms. particularly:
- no grouping - When creating forms, you usually want to group elements and duplicate and move them en-masse. can't do it in this program..
- Can't select across "layers" Makes it really a pain to copy a static and dynamic element (like the name of a field and the field itself, along with any graphics.
- no 'grid'. means lots of tweaking
- no Alignment across layers.. Want to center text within a box? can't do it.
At least the functionality it does have works well.
- no grouping - When creating forms, you usually want to group elements and duplicate and move them en-masse. can't do it in this program..
- Can't select across "layers" Makes it really a pain to copy a static and dynamic element (like the name of a field and the field itself, along with any graphics.
- no 'grid'. means lots of tweaking
- no Alignment across layers.. Want to center text within a box? can't do it.
At least the functionality it does have works well.
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- Some interface issues.
Great product with excellent support 



- Version: 3.4.3, 12/19/2008 01:00AM PST
TranceDreamer
I'm sorry, but I just have to react to what is to me an obviously unfair comment.
It is quite possible the user who wrote "careful with this" experienced a hang, but I have not had problems saving PDFClerk documents. The rest of his claims about the software are nonsense though: PDFClerk offers several different PDF export options, and the option to save intermediate results in its own file format allows for much needed flexibility. It's a plus, not a minus. I'm never forced to use a particular format. I can pick and choose as the situation requires, it being equally easy to use either format. And, just like with the earlier commentators, I've been met with excellent customer support: fast and efficient.
I once was working on a pdf using PDFClerk and needed some functionality that was not there and contacted the developer. Within a couple of days he had added it.
The developer is obviously eager to help. Make sure to read the developer's reply to the previous commentator's claims, and you'll see that even his claim of flatly being denied a refund is not true. Based on my previous experiences with this developer, I have no doubts his comments reflect what actually happened. There are not many PDF editors around that offer great functionality at a great price, but this is certainly one of them, and I have a hard time imagining anyone being unfairly treated by this developer.
PDFClerk has saved me a lot of time in many occasions and I feel fortunate being able to use this product that continues to grow from strength to strength with such an engaged and supportive developper behind it.
It is quite possible the user who wrote "careful with this" experienced a hang, but I have not had problems saving PDFClerk documents. The rest of his claims about the software are nonsense though: PDFClerk offers several different PDF export options, and the option to save intermediate results in its own file format allows for much needed flexibility. It's a plus, not a minus. I'm never forced to use a particular format. I can pick and choose as the situation requires, it being equally easy to use either format. And, just like with the earlier commentators, I've been met with excellent customer support: fast and efficient.
I once was working on a pdf using PDFClerk and needed some functionality that was not there and contacted the developer. Within a couple of days he had added it.
The developer is obviously eager to help. Make sure to read the developer's reply to the previous commentator's claims, and you'll see that even his claim of flatly being denied a refund is not true. Based on my previous experiences with this developer, I have no doubts his comments reflect what actually happened. There are not many PDF editors around that offer great functionality at a great price, but this is certainly one of them, and I have a hard time imagining anyone being unfairly treated by this developer.
PDFClerk has saved me a lot of time in many occasions and I feel fortunate being able to use this product that continues to grow from strength to strength with such an engaged and supportive developper behind it.
careful with this... 



- Version: 3.4.3, 12/10/2008 10:01AM PST
(0 of 1 users found this comment useful)
netuser3
I tried to fill a simple form with this (add 5 pieces of text) - then it didn't want to save the document and hung in an error.
When looking through the manual it is clear that this isn't a PDF editor, but some kind of a tool that writes "it's own format".
Refunds from this company even when software doesn't work are a no no (probably in violation of US consumer law).
If you have work to do, and no desire to save files in non-pdf formats, or to troubleshoot broken software, then look elsewhere.
When looking through the manual it is clear that this isn't a PDF editor, but some kind of a tool that writes "it's own format".
Refunds from this company even when software doesn't work are a no no (probably in violation of US consumer law).
If you have work to do, and no desire to save files in non-pdf formats, or to troubleshoot broken software, then look elsewhere.
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Works Great, Consistent Over Time, Good Updates & Communication 



- Version: 3.3.1, 9/17/2008 07:29PM PST
(1 of 1 users found this comment useful)
IslandMike
When I read the other feedback I realized I had been remiss. I found this on versiontracker many years ago before it was even an official release -- I believe late 2006. I actually have some other PDF products but this one is the one I use, remember & keep up to date. At the time I became interested it was because the others took so long and were unstable -- when this new pony came along it revealed an ease of use that made it enjoyable to work with PDFs, then as it developed it became much more flexible and responsive than other options. Antonio reaches out and asks questions, invites you to help test, and answers your email questions without making you feel you wasted his time or you might have asked a simple question. Another factor is that the software addresses many complex uses but it is not priced out of range for us who use it for basic tasks (in my case to take a multipage PDF and break it apart or vice versa (take many unrelated pages and produce one set); and sometimes to sign or add text to documents. In this complex world the ability to use one good product saves time in learning, saves money in not having to invest in additional software titles, and saves space not needing to store extra programs and their versions of files. For me, I can open PDF Pro and work on my files and not need a "program file" version which is a definite plus. Options are also available as to how you learn and communicate if you have a question. If you like direct help, Antonio is there, if you like to use forums, he has an active and useful forum. Try it and see for yourself. He has earned his track record and I am so glad I stumbled upon his software -- one less thing to have to worry about as I feel very confident and comfortable with this software and the man that stands behind it!
Excellent alternative to PDF Pen & Acrobat Pro 



- Version: 3.2, 7/28/2008 04:07AM PST
(4 of 5 users found this comment useful)
Burbank
This is not going to be a comprehensive review. But I feel the need to comment on this application. I have been using PDFClerk Pro (and the non-pro version) for a couple years. It's a great way to assemble a PDF file from lots of different files. I upgraded to the pro version a while back partly to show my support for the company but also because I wanted the ability to add my own annotations (text boxes, highlights, shapes, etc) to existing PDF documents. I also looked at a product called PDF Pen, but comments about support problems scared me away.
PDFClerk Pro has done everything I have asked of it. It just works! I believe I have only begun to scratch the surface of this program's potential. There are many features I haven't yet explored. For the user who wants to assemble PDF's from files of varying types and the user who wants to annotate existing PDF's this is a great program (and less expensive than the $449 Acrobat Pro!).
THE BEST PART: The thing I like best about PDFClerk and PDFClerk Pro is the exceptional customer support. There are so many bad customer support experiences every day in this world. SintraWorks' António Nunes provides extraordinary support. Use the SintraWorks suport forums. You will receive a quick answer to your question. The answer will be complete, well thought out, and easy to understand.]
Nice job!!
IN SUMMARY: The program is stable and works well. The support is excellent.
PDFClerk Pro has done everything I have asked of it. It just works! I believe I have only begun to scratch the surface of this program's potential. There are many features I haven't yet explored. For the user who wants to assemble PDF's from files of varying types and the user who wants to annotate existing PDF's this is a great program (and less expensive than the $449 Acrobat Pro!).
THE BEST PART: The thing I like best about PDFClerk and PDFClerk Pro is the exceptional customer support. There are so many bad customer support experiences every day in this world. SintraWorks' António Nunes provides extraordinary support. Use the SintraWorks suport forums. You will receive a quick answer to your question. The answer will be complete, well thought out, and easy to understand.]
Nice job!!
IN SUMMARY: The program is stable and works well. The support is excellent.