Frequently asked questions (FAQ)


15. What is the context menu and which entries are available?

A context menu is provided with CIB pdf brewer 3, which can be accessed in Windows via right-clicking on a document. 


The context menu provides quick access to the following options:

Convert to PDF

Opens a window to convert a document directly. Other formats can also be selected here as the output file. This entry is always displayed if the input file can be processed (PDF, RTF, etc.). 

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Convert to PDF/A (PDF/A-3b)

Converts the file directly to PDF/A-3b and places it in the location of the source file as <filename>.pdfa3.pdf.

Encryption

Opens a window that allows you to enter the key or the user or owner password directly. This option is only available for PDF files.

encryption english

Decryption

Opens a window to decrypt a document. The password is expected as input. This option is only available for PDF files.

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Compression

Opens a window to set compression. This option is only available for PDF files.

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Merge & Split

A window will open where you can directly add documents or split the document. This option is only available for PDF files.

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General settings

Opens a window to convert a document directly. Other formats can also be selected here as the output file.
This entry is displayed whenever the input file can be processed (PDF, RTF, etc.).

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The following two entries have their own entry in the context menu - the upper ones are combined in one context menu.

Share with doXisafe cloud

Opens a window that stores the document under doxisafe.me. As long as one has an account and is logged in, the documents can be stored in the personal area and accessed via the doXisafe app.

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Send as letter (CIB fairBrief)

Submits the document to the fairBrief client. If an account is available, PDF documents can be mailed through various print lines. More information can be provided to them by the sales department.

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Open with > CIB doXiview (web)

Furthermore, a switch is available which controls whether the entry "Open with... > CIB doXiview (web)" should be available.

Here CIB doXiview is opened directly, but only if a corresponding instance is available.


Note: The CIB pdf brewer can be installed without the context menu (or only with selected entries) as well as without the CIB doXiview opener. For more information see chapter Setup.