Multiple PDF Validation

    Note:
  • Validation is disabled in trial mode because it saves a control file to disk.
To validate the content of multiple PDF documents:
  1. Select the PDF files for review from the FILES section, on the left side of the screen. For multiple selection of PDF files, hold the Ctrl key and select the files from the list.
      Note:
    • Make sure to select at least one PDF file prior to batch validation. Otherwise, you are prompted with a validation failed error.
  2. On the toolbar, click , the Multiple PDF review icon.
    You can also select Batch Validation from the drop down list, after selecting the PDF files to be validated from the FILES section.
  3. Customize the options from the Batch Validation dialog.
    The VALIDATION section displays selected PDF files prior validation.
    • To remove a PDF file from the validation list, select the file and click on Remove from validation, at the bottom of the VALIDATION section.

      For multiple PDF files removal, hold the Ctrl key, select the files from the list and click on Remove from validation.

      Batch Validation
    • To add additional PDF files from the project to the VALIDATION section:
      1. Click , on the right corner of the section.
      2. Select the PDF file from the FILES list and click on Add to validation, at the bottom of the section. If your PDF files are available in a folder, you can expand the folder and select the PDF files that are available inside the folder.

        For multiple selection of PDF files, hold the Ctrl key and select the files from the list.

        The files are automatically moved into the PROGRESS section.

      Batch Validation
    Available options:
    FILES
    Indicates the selected PDF file for review.
    OPTIONS
    Save To: Indicates the directory path of the report file. The default directory is a system folder used to store temporary files.
    Note: When running Batch Validation, RICOH Accessibility Designer will remember the last save location directory.
    Select File Format: Indicates the format of the report file, either with the .txt or the .dat extension file.
    Close dialog automatically after completing validation: Indicates that the Batch Validation dialog closes automatically once the validation process is finalized.
    Generate individual reports: Indicates that individual reports are generated for each PDF validation.
      Note:
    • If this option is not selected, a single report will be generated for all PDF files.
    Generate accessibility report:An accessibility report where it is specified if your document is a PDF/Universal Accessibility compliant file is added to the validation report.
    PROGRESS
    Indicates the progress of the selected PDF files to be validated.
      Note:
    • By default, the PROGRESS section is loaded with the selected PDF file from the FILES section, on the left side of the graphical user interface.
    • To remove any PDF files from the PROGRESS list, click on Remove from validation, at the bottom of the FILES section.

    Progress statusProgress status

    Progress status:
    • Validation Complete - Indicates that the validation process was successfully completed.
    • Validation Failed - Indicates that the validation process failed due to PDF errors.
    • Validation Canceled- Indicates that the validation process was stopped by the user.
      Note:
    • Individual reports with validation results are generated, regardless the progress status of the validation.
    • If Generate individual reports is not selected, a report for all validated PDF files will be generated.
  4. Click START.
Parent topic: Validating PDF