Direct conversion means that the conversion process from a PDF file to editable formats is started with one click from an integrated program using the current settings.
Use the Open PDF/XPS tool in the Nuance ribbon of Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint and Outlook to start a direct conversion.
In Outlook, the tool becomes available only when a message with at least one PDF or XPS attachment is opened. This is also true for Lotus Notes, where you find the commands in the Actions menu.
In Excel the direct conversion always uses Form as processing mode, in PowerPoint it is always Standard Document mode.
In Word click the Conversion Settings tool to set a preference: choose to use Convert Assistant, or choose a direct conversion mode: Standard Document, Form or Spreadsheet (the latter transfers table data as one or more tables). Each time you ask for a conversion, this preference will be used.
In Microsoft Word, you can also use the File > Open menu item and choose PDF or XPS as file type.
From Windows Explorer, use the shortcut menu item Convert PDF/XPS and choose a target and conversion method.
Note
You can enable or disable the integration of PDF Convert in your programs in the Preferences panel, accessed in the File menu in Convert Assistant and at File > Options > General > Integrations in Power PDF.
Selecting processing mode and output format
This is different in the three kinds of integrated programs.
You can select the processing mode and the output format (target application) when you start the converting process from:
Windows Explorer
Use the PDF file's context menu.
Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Notes
In Outlook click the settings button to call the Settings dialog box; choose the PDF Conversion Settings tab. Access this in Lotus Notes from the Actions menu.
Microsoft Word
Click the PDF Settings button in the Nuance PDF ribbon to display the PDF Converter Settings dialog box. Its setting applies to all direct conversions into Word.
Note
Direct conversion always uses the currently selected processing options and output options. If you want to check or change these options, you have to open Convert Assistant and make the necessary changes.
