Move PDF Pages

3 minute read Last updated on June 22, 2021

Move PDF Pages Node

Note: This node works with PDF files (version 1.3 or later).

The Move PDF Pages Node is a process node that may be used to move pages within a PDF file. Use the node’s setting window to specify which page to moves and as well as the new location of the pages in the document.

Using the Move PDF Pages Node

Add the Move PDF Pages Node to the workflow by dragging the node’s icon onto the Workflow Builder canvas, and then double-clicking on the icon to open the Move PDF Pages Node’s window:

Move PDF Pages Node

  • Select the Enabled checkbox so that the process will run. When unchecked, this process is ignored. Documents pass through as if the node were not present (i.e., continue along the default or positive path). Note that a disabled node will not check for logic or error conditions.
  • In the Node Name field, enter a meaningful name for the Move PDF Pages Node.
  • In the Description field, enter a description for the Move PDF Pages. This is not required, but can be helpful with multiple collection points. If the description is long, hover the mouse over the field to read its entire contents.
  • Select the Save button to apply the settings. Select the Cancel button to exit the window without saving any changes.
  • Select the Help button to access online help.

Move From

In this panel, the page movement specifics may be entered using Fixed Values or by using metadata.

Move PDF Pages Node

  • Page Filter: Choose one of the pre-defined page filters from the drop-down menu. The supported options are: First, Last, and Custom.

    Move PDF Pages Node

    If Custom is chosen, the Page Number input field appears. Only a single page number may be entered. Multiple pages or ranges of pages are not supported.

    Note: The page number must not be greater than 2147483647.

  • Page Filter from Metadata: Use this option to select the page to move based on document-level metadata. Click on the Metadata Button (see below) to open the metadata browser.

    Note: The result of the entered metadata expression must be a Custom Page Number (see above).

  • Metadata Button: Click to open a Metadata browser window. Either a metadata key or a custom string value may be entered. To select a metadata key, double-click on it, and then click on the Select button to apply the metadata key.

    All Metadata syntax specified in the Help topic Metadata Reference Information may be used.

Move To

In this panel, specify where the pages are moved based on ordinance or metadata properties.

Move PDF Pages Node

  • Page Filter: Choose one of the pre-defined page filters from the drop-down menu. The supported options are: First, Last, and Custom.

    If Custom is chosen, the Page Number input field appears. Only a single page number may be entered. Multiple pages or ranges of pages are not supported.

    Note: The page number must not be greater than 2147483647.

  • Page Filter from Metadata: Use this option to select the page to move based on document-level metadata. Click on the Metadata Button (see below) to open the metadata browser.

    Note: The result of the entered metadata expression must be a Custom Page Number (see above).

  • Metadata Button: Click to open a Metadata browser window. Either a metadata key or a custom string value may be entered. To select a metadata key, double-click on it, and then click on the Select button to apply the metadata key.

    All Metadata syntax specified in the Help topic Metadata Reference Information may be used.