Cant insert object (pdf) into ipt

[karthur1]

I have a part (ipt) and I want to attach a pdf to this file. From the manage tab, Insert panel, I pick Insert Object and then browse to the pdf file.  Pick the file and then OK.

Instead of it placing the pdf in my browser, I get an error "Could not Insert Object".

Not the first time that I have seen this, but I have never found a solution... Very Frustrating.

How do I get this to work?

[mcgyvr]

?? works fine here.. Have you tried a different PDF file.. Maybe thats the problem.

[karthur1]

Just created an empty part.  Next I created an empty pdf document from Acrobat 9.  Tried to insert this into my ipt and get the same error.

Attached is the empty document. Dont really think it is the pdf, but who knows.  For kicks can you try to insert it and see if it works.

[mcgyvr]

Your test pdf worked fine for me.

[karthur1]

Mcgyvr,

I am still having an issue with this.  Just curious what pdf version you are using?  I am using Version 9.4.3

Thanks

[mcgyvr]

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@karthur1 wrote:

Mcgyvr,

I am still having an issue with this.  Just curious what pdf version you are using?  I am using Version 9.4.3

Thanks

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currently Adobe Acrobat 3D 8.2.6 (also have Adobe Reader X 10.0.1)

are you on subscription so you can submit a support request?

Have you tried loading cutepdf?

[karthur1]

mcgyvr,

Yea, I'm on subscription and I have a case logged against this.  My support case #05362412 issued on 9-01-2010.  The latest thing I got from them...."I logged this issue with development. I’ve checked and they have confirmed it and are looking at how to address it. That is presently all the information I have available for you. Regards, "

Doesnt really help to resolve my problem.... tell me agian why I am paying for support?... lol

I haven't tried using CutePDF, but I dont see the point in using it.  I can't even get a blank PDF created in Adobe to insert into a blank ipt.  I do have "PDF Creator" loaded and I use it all the time.  I think that it does the same thing as the CutePDF does.

I have 10 users that here that all have the same problem.

Thanks

[scottmoyse]

just as a matter of interest why are you attaching pdf's to your parts within Inventor?

[karthur1]

We use this to document what was purchased.  When we order the part, the vendor will send us a certified print in pdf format.  I can insert this pdf in the part and if there are every any questions about what was purchased, we can easily find the information.

[scottmoyse]

your signature says you use vault, why don't you just attach the pdf to the part in vault, then your part isn't bogged down in inventor with an object link.

[karthur1]

Not what I prefer, but that is what I am doing for a workaround.  It just causes me to have to first add the pdf to vault first, then add the attachment.

[karthur1 · Accepted solution]

Just found this.  Installed the hotfix from MS and it fixed my problem.

"Cannot embed PDF files in a 64 bit version of Inventor"

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=19234212&linkID=9242018

[karthur1]

It was working great.  Uninstall 2013-sp1 beta, installed 2013-SP1 and now I get the same message when I try to insert a pdf in my ipt.  Tried to install hotfix again, but it says its already installed.  Had to find it in the list of updates and uninstall first.  Now I can insert the pdf again 

[karthur1]

Tried to insert a PDF into an ipt again this morning.  Doesnt work again uuuugggghhhhh!!!

Guess since I have installed Update 1 for SP1, that is what broke it.  Went through the same matra of uninstalling the MS hotfix and then reinstalling it.  Tried to place the PDF in my ipt file again and it doesnt work... Still get the "Cant insert Object" error.

If AD cant make this work, then just take the Adobe Acrobat Document off the Object Type list.

I give up.

[karthur1 · Accepted solution]

I still run across this from time-to-time when I try to insert a PDF into a part (or assembly). I have found that if I open the problem PDF in Acrobat, then do  a File >Save As Other, select "Reduce File Size" and use Version 8.0 or later..... I can then insert this new PDF into the file that I want.

Maybe others can find this useful.

Thanks,

Kirk