PDF-XChange Editor Version History

Released May 6th, 2025 . Requires maintenance through May 6th, 2025

NEW Added the util.expandMacros method to enable the evaluation of strings with macros in JavaScript.

Parameters

cString - String that may contain macros

oCtx - (Optional) A `Context` object that defines a context for macro evaluation.

Context object

Context is a generic JavaScript object that represents a macro evaluation context. It has the following properties.

oDoc - (Optional) A document used for many macroses, like %[DocName], %[Page], etc. If not specified, and the script is executed in some document context, this document will be used.

nPage - (Optional) Current page index. If not specified or the value is negative, the current page from oDoc will be used.

nNumPages - (Optional) Number of pages in the document. If not specified or the value is non-positive, the value from oDoc will be used.

oDate - (Optional) Date to use in date/time related macros. If not specified, the current date will be used.

Returns

A string with macros expanded.

Example:

console.println(util.expandMacros("%[DocTitle] / %[User] / %[Date:yyyy-MM-dd]", {oDate: new Date()}));

NEW Added the ability to specify options for processing comments and form fields in the 'Overlay Pages' feature. (T#6821, 7408) (41722, 45766)

NEW Added the option to quickly open sessions with supported methods from the context menu. (T# 7024)

NEW Added functionality to replace images with images from the clipboard. (T# 6313) (42540)

NEW Added the ability to sort only selected bookmarks, which does so by their location in the "Sort Bookmarks" feature. (T#7070) (43585)

NEW Added export and import features (with merge) to the signatures and initials dialog box.

NEW Added the ability to modify dynamic stamps in the 'Stamps Palette'. (T# 5035)

NEW Added custom icons and mouseover titles in the launch applications dialog box. (45971)

NEW Added an option to disable the transparency grid in the recompress images feature. (45477)

NEW Added the 'Colorize Document' feature, which enables the changing of document colors, the remapping of colors, and the conversion of documents to black and white/grayscale.

NEW Added an option to isolate printer drivers from the application process, which helps to increase security and stability (Print Dialog Box > Advanced Print Options > More).

NEW Added two new group policy options. One to manage permissions for creating self-signed certificates, and another to use certificates from files.

Bug fixes, and made many other improvements

  • Fixed the issue with empty date/time properties in Sharepoint.

  • Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for further information.

  • Fixed an issue with only capturing the first matched regular expression in single bookmark titles when using the "Create Link from Bookmarks" feature. (T#7267) (45123)

  • Fixed the issue with the Editor losing focus on the active document tab after using either the 'All Tabs to One Tab Group' or 'Sort All Tabs Alphabetically' commands. (T# 7403) (44146)

  • Fixed the issue with processing bookmark title templates without macros in the 'Bookmark Every Nth Page' feature. (46097)

  • Fixed the issue with exporting annotations to MS Office document formats. (45525)

  • Fixed the handling of clicks on image controls in JS dialog boxes. (45540)

  • Fixed the issue with retrieving values from the list box control in JS dialog boxes.

  • Improved the rendering of snap marks on high dpi monitors. (T#7389)

  • Improved rendering for some fonts when font hinting is enabled. (T#6333)

  • Improved validation for digital signatures.

  • Fixed the issue where the display of units in dialog boxes was clipped when specific fonts were set as the 'Common UI' font. (T# 7135) (43996)

  • Fixed the issue where sorting attachments by 'Location in Document' didn't order them by page. (T# 7351) (45514)

  • Fixed the issue where using the 'Resize Pages' or 'Sort Pages by Bookmarks' feature caused an unspecified error. (T# 7374)

  • Fixed the issue where the 'Generate Bookmarks from Text' feature did not use the correct case for generated bookmarks. (T# 7399) (45713)

  • Fixed the issue with copying URLs from links when the 'Select Text' tool is activated. (36671)

  • Fixed the issue where folders would lock when users double-clicked them to open files.

  • Fixed the issue with the document recovery panel, which was not loading existing recovery data until a document was opened. (32656)

  • Fixed the problem with full screen windows in cases where systems have monitors with different resolutions and users enable full screen on the monitor with the smaller resolution. (T# 7360) (45605)

  • Fixed the preview handler for Outlook, which now correctly supports its 'Per Monitor' and 'Compatible' modes, especially for systems with multiple monitors.

  • Fixed an issue with single-click selection of form fields in the 'Add Custom Stamp' dialog box.

  • Fixed an issue with the toolbar's chevron icon being too small on high dpi displays. (43022)

  • Fixed the issue with a "df-" prefix being added to new bookmarks as a result of dragging and dropping documents to the Thumbnails pane.

  • Fixed issues with the Preferences > Accessibility > CursorSize parameter usage.

  • Fixed the crash in the Comments pane when users check/uncheck comments while the 'Show Unchecked Only' filter is enabled.

  • Fixed the crash caused by using app.closeDoc(this) inside a link's JavaScript action. (46003)

  • Fixed an issue with disappearing comment style command icons on the toolbar when the 'Reset' feature is used. (T# 7329) (45464)

  • Fixed an issue with scrolling pages by touch when documents are opened and scrollbars disabled. (T# 7322) (45434)

  • Fixed an issue with updating the 'Default Layer' command on a toolbar when users open/close documents, or switch between documents. (46047)

  • Fixed an issue with handling clicks on the scrollbar track area above/below the thumb. (T# 7452) (46082)

  • Fixed an issue with grid/guide line style images being too small on high resolution displays (Preferences -> Measurement). (T# 7432) (43022)

  • Fixed a bug with artifacts remaining after the deselection of vertical/horizontal line comments located on different pages. (T# 7420) (45957)

  • Fixed issues with the 'Rename Document' dialog box where the "name is wrong" pop-up could prevent the processing of keyboard shortcuts for pasting items.

  • Fixed an issue with starting autoscroll by MMClick. (Middle Mouse Click)  Now MMClick-hold-and-drag starts autoscrolling pages immediately.

  • Fixed an issue with the 'Search' feature when the proximity is 'Same Document' and the 'Include Attachments' option is enabled. (T# 7385) (39607)

  • Improved conversion of Hebrew (RTL text direction) PDF files to MS Office.

  • Added the %[FolderPath] macro and replaced "Folder Name" with "Folder Path" in the UI text, in order to match the functionality. (T#7331) (39073)

  • Added the ability to copy/paste text lists into the items-list for list/combo form fields. (T# 6946)

  • Added the ability to insert blank pages into documents that have a specific page count in the 'Combine Files' feature. (T# 7161)

  • Improved the handling of 'capture groups' for regular expressions in the "Create Link from Bookmarks" feature. (T#7397) (45123)

  • Updated the functionality to select pages that correspond to bookmarks with the option to include child bookmarks. (T#7290) (45161)

  • Changed line metrics for annotations and fields.

  • Improved HTML to PDF conversion.

  • Improved the download speed for GoogleDrive, OneDrive and Box.com file systems.

  • Fixed the issue that was causing delays with scanning.

  • Added a merge option for signatures and initials in the import settings feature.

  • Added an option to add comment and link objects imported via FDF/XFDF to the default layer. (46125)

  • Added the ability to add AM/PM to the 12h date format using the 'TT' pattern in the 'Create Custom Stamp' feature. (T# 7265) (44689)

  • Added the ability to use a 24h date format for date fields in the 'Create Custom Stamp' feature. (T# 7221) (44689)

  • Added the ability to create and manage date formats for date fields in the 'Create Custom Stamp' feature.

  • Added the ability to use macros in text fields in the 'Create Custom Stamp' feature. (T# 7148)

  • Added the ability to edit text, date and counter fields after they have been placed in the 'Create Custom Stamp' feature.

  • Added an option to select the original value for the 'Set Margins' feature. (T# 7437)

  • Added the ability to recognize some Signature fields when using the 'Identify Forms' tool. (T# 7416)

  • Refactored/improved filtering comments by type/author/check/state. (45942)

  • Added word wrapping for text in the 'Document Details' popup that displays when the mouse is hovered over the 'Recents/History' list. (T# 7433)

  • Changed the shape of the cursor to a small dot when the Pencil Tool is activated and a stylus is hovering over the page. (T# 7386) (40685)

Released Feb 12th, 2025 . Requires maintenance through Feb 12th, 2025

Released Jan 30th, 2025 . Requires maintenance through Jan 30th, 2025

Released Jan 14th, 2025 . Requires maintenance through Jan 14th, 2025

2016

Released Jan 11th, 2016 . Requires maintenance through Jan 11th, 2016

NEW Added More that one language can be used for OCR operations. (T# 3065)

NEW Added GoToE action creation and modification dialog.

NEW Added drag and Drop files into the Bookmarks View. (T# 3270) (24391)

NEW Added ability to resize dialogs with previews. (24619)

NEW Added ability to convert PDF documents to Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.

NEW Added opening of Microsoft Office files: Microsoft Word - *.doc,*.docx; Microsoft Excel - *.xls,*.xlsx; Microsoft PowerPoint - *.ppt,*.pptx; Microsoft Visio - *.vsd,*.vdx,*.vsdx.

NEW Added support of squiggly annotations. (T# 3196) (23201)

NEW Added option to force printing in color (Print dialog -> Advanced -> Color Override -> Color) as some printers do not report color support properly. (T# 1816)

NEW Added detection of printer's 'Offline' status. (T#1156) (11337)

NEW Added simplified preference page ("Document") for the Editor within Internet browsers, to allow for changing file saving options. (T# 3192)

NEW Added spell-checker document panel.

NEW Added base syntax highlight for JS console.

NEW Added new GoogleDrive plugin.

NEW Implemented ability to switch off working with TWAIN driver using system registry.

NEW Added "Make Current Props as Default"/"Apply Default Props" features for links in document. (T# 2548)

NEW Implemented saving/restoring last used layout of sub-panes inside 'Comment Styles Palette'. (T# 3322)

Bug fixes, and made many other improvements

  • Fixed Crash in 32-bit Editor when searching in some files. (T# 3344)

  • Fixed Crash in Editor when opening some files. (24654)

  • Fixed Crash in Editor when rendering some files. (T# 3267)

  • Fixed issues in OCR operations. (T# 3237, 3347, 3285)

  • Fixed Multiple Master fonts were used for substitution.

  • Improved handling of embedded fonts with errors. (T# 3248, 3242)

  • Fixed encoding handling for TTF fonts. (T# 3122, 2473, 3214)

  • Fixed Incorrect image rendering when SoftMask was specified in image and GState. (T# 3300)

  • Fixed Handling of broken images and some rare BMP formats.

  • Fixed Incorrect link detection (numeric values were detected as links). (T# 3252)

  • Images handling fixes. (T# 3299, 3342)

  • Fix opening TIFF files. (T# 3269)

  • Updated Aztec bar-code coding algorithm.

  • Fixed issue with navigating by links in some documents. (T#3187)

  • Fixed issue with editing line/distance annotations that have leader offset specified. (T# 2923)

  • Fixed issue with rendering some patterns. (T# 3291)

  • Fixed rare possible issues with exporting/importing comments and fields. (T# 3251)

  • Fixed issue with position of duplicated annotations. (T# 3355)

  • Fixed issues with 'Custom Scan' dialog.

  • Fixed issue with displaying drop-down menu for the stamps palette, when collections are all compacted. (T# 3259)

  • Fixed issue with switching between documents in FullScreen mode. Now newly activated document opens in fullscreen too. (T# 2652)

  • Fixed issue with auto-printing document by JavaScript. Now Editor notifies the user before printing through JS. (T# 2593)

  • Fixed issue with auto-hiding sub-menus when mouse pointer is outside.

  • Fixed issue with positioning of sub-menus when turned on the system's option to right-align the all dropdown-menus. (T# 3254)

  • Fixed several issues with Portable version of Editor. (T# 3317)

  • Improved loading of broken files.

  • Help and GUI changes in TrackerUpdater. (T# 2915)

  • Minor fixes and improvements in the FormCalc functions.

  • Improved rendering speed for some types of file. (T# 3223)

  • Improved speed of exporting comments/fields. (T# 3030)

  • Improved handling of Chinese fonts. (T# 3167)

  • Improved XPS to PDF converter.

  • Improved opening of images directly by the Editor.

  • Improved JS support.

  • Changed algorithm for handling annotations and form fields, which allows for better handling of overlapped annotations. (T# 3138) (23962)

  • Some improvements in support of dynamic XFA and static XFA forms. (T# 2647, 1221, 3341, 3319)

  • Changed position of 'text indicator' for some annotations. (T# 3257)

  • Improved tab ordering for annotations/form fields. (T# 2979, 2592)

  • Fixes and improvements for system's Group Policies support.

  • Changed logic in cooperation between Editor and Updater applications. Now Editor will not auto-check for updates and instead will leave this to the Updater.

  • Fixed issue with context menu in Internet Explorer plugin. Previously, clicking outside of displayed Editor's context menu sometimes could activate window of different application.

  • Minor fixes/improvements for SharePoint plugin.

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