How can I customize the PDF template used for the "Download as PDF" button?

[rkody]

When clicking the 3 dots in the repository I have the option to download the topic as a PDF. Where are the settings for this option and where in the DAM does the generated PDF get saved?

[DivrajSingh · Accepted solution]

@rkody : the PDF generation at topic level, as you depicted relies on a template.

And to answer: the template and output path setting is set on the output preset of the map. 

Hence a context of the map has to be set first of all to show that option "Download as PDF". i.e.

1. you need to have a map open in the map panel 
2. And on that map, you need to have a native PDF preset created as that is the default PDF generation mechanism (you can change that to use DITA-OT - refer documentation)

With above two conditions the option "Download as PDF" is displayed on the context menu options of a topic/map.

Also note that, if you have multiple Native PDF presets on the opened map then you can select one of them and make them as default preset - which will be used when users select "Download as PDF" on a topic

Once you know the PDF preset used, you can identify the template used, output path and customize the settings needed.

I hope this helps

[Robin-M]

Hi Divraj,

I am trying to enable similar, however, the option "Download as PDF" does not appear for me at all.

I tried the steps at the link https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-guides/using/install-guide/cs-ig/web-e... but it did not enable the button.

The button is not there in the Preview as described here. https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-guides/using/user-guide/author-content... 

I want to both enable the button, and change it to use DITA-OT. How do I do that?