Exported PDF defaults to print when opened in PDF reader
So has anyone else experienced this? I have the feeling it has started recently, when I export a PDF and open it wit hany PDF reader it opens up the print dialog in the reader.
If I restrict the use of javascript in the reader I use, the print dialog doesnt show up so I suspect there is some funky javascript thingy going on here...
Is there a way to turn this off when I export?
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I downloaded and opened the file in a couple of different viewers, and it didn't open the print dialog.
I did the same thing but selected Print, and in Acrobat it opens the print dialog but not in any other that I tried.
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Hi Mattias,
It's working fine for me, and I haven't seen anything strange previously.
I tested on a mac, and if I remember correctly, you are using a PC, right?
I hope that helps!
Have a fantastic weekend!
Best,
Andrée Starå
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Hi Andrée, you mean that your pdf export doesn't open with the print dialog in an external reader?
I am currently using PC and Bluebeam Revu as PDF reader. Have also tried Foxit reader and Acrobat reader with same result.
When I set a restriction on running Javascript in the reader the print dialog doesnt show up when document is opened.
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Yes, exactly, but to double-check that we're talking about the same thing.
What are you exporting more specifically?
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Good thing you pointed this out.
To be clear, what I am doing is printing to PDF!
I tried the export to PDF and then the print dialog doesnt show up...
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When I print in Chrome it opens a new tab with the PDF and then I can print from there.
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Yes, same here. But if I download it instead and open that file up with an external PDF viewer, the print dialog is activated by default.
But since this PDF is generated from the print command and not the export command, it might be a feature and not a bug...
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I downloaded and opened the file in a couple of different viewers, and it didn't open the print dialog.
I did the same thing but selected Print, and in Acrobat it opens the print dialog but not in any other that I tried.
SMARTSHEET EXPERT CONSULTANT & PARTNER
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
W: www.workbold.com | E:andree@workbold.com | P: +46 (0) - 72 - 510 99 35
Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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Well, for now I'll stick to export to PDF instead of using the print icon. Seems to get rid of the print dialog...
I have sent this to support, but they seem swamped with things...
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Yes, seems like the best solution at the moment. Let me know what the support team says.
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Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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@Mattias ✅Did this post help answer your question or solve your problem? Please help the Community by marking it as the accepted answer. It will make it easier for others to find a solution or help to answer!
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Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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Where do I mark this as accepted answer? I can flag as spam, mark as insightful and vote up...
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@Mattias Check here: https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/64741/faq-how-do-i-let-others-know-what-answer-was-best#latest
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Hi,
is the question answered so far? Otherwise: if you use the print function in smartsheet, smarsheet opens a PDF with "Autoprint" setting in a new tab, so that your browser directly opens the printing dialog. If you now download this PDF and open it with your PDF viewer on you PC or Mac, the PDF viewer will also directly open the printing menue.
The right way to export from smartsheet to PDF is to use the export function.
Best,
Jan
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