This is going to be a broad question. I was asked this morning if it would be possible to build a program that could store PDF's that would allow people to then pick and choose what files they wanted, edit them and then compile them into one set/file. For those more versed in construction, I was asked to make a system for making submittals.
The first part is simple, I would store hundreds of PDF files on our local file server and store their path within the database then allow users to select which files they want to work with. The problem then deals with manipulating them and editing them to a certain degree then combining all edited files into one new file.
From what little understanding of it I have, I believe PDF's are a royal pain to work with to this degree and I also think this kind of project is beyond my current skill set but wanted to ask the professionals. I don't quite think this may be within the scope of something Access could reasonably do.
The first part is simple, I would store hundreds of PDF files on our local file server and store their path within the database then allow users to select which files they want to work with. The problem then deals with manipulating them and editing them to a certain degree then combining all edited files into one new file.
From what little understanding of it I have, I believe PDF's are a royal pain to work with to this degree and I also think this kind of project is beyond my current skill set but wanted to ask the professionals. I don't quite think this may be within the scope of something Access could reasonably do.