This screen displays when, during the configuration of a project export, you select PDF from the Extension drop-down list on the Output File screen of the Export Wizard, then click the Next button. Use this screen to specify security and encryption permissions when exporting to a PDF file.
The PDF Security screen includes the following options:
Description: Displays a description of what the export will do when run.
Open Password options:
Apply: Password-protects the PDF file.
Change Open Password: Displays the Change PDF Export Open Password dialog. Use this dialog to specify the password that must be supplied to open the PDF file.
Permissions options:
These options let you restrict the permissions available to users of the PDF file.
Apply: Specifies permission options for the PDF file.
Change Permissions Password: Displays the Change PDF Export Permission Password dialog, with which you can specify a password for the exported PDF file(s).
Printing allowed: Allows the PDF file to be printed.
Content extraction allowed: Allows copying (e.g., cut and paste) of the PDF file's content.
Editing allowed: Allows editing of the PDF file.
Annotation (comments) allowed: Allows comments to be added to the PDF file.
NOTE: If you do not specify PDF file permissions, users will have full access to it.
Encryption options:
Select one of the following encryption options.
NOTE: One (or both) of the passwords must be applied to enable encryption.
RC4 (128-bit) : Encrypts the PDF file with RC4 encryption. WARNING: This option is not recommended for extremely confidential data. Use the AES option instead.
AES: Encrypts the PDF file with the Advanced Encryption Standard. Note: If you choose this encryption method, Adobe Acrobat 7 or higher must be used to open the PDF file, as earlier versions of Acrobat do not support AES encryption.
Back: Displays the File Info screen.
Finish: Saves the export settings and closes the Export Wizard.
Cancel: Cancels any changes to the export's settings and closes the Export Wizard.