University of Helsinki
COMBINING PDF-FILES INTO ONE FOR THE THESIS PDF
Start:
To start combining the thesis file you have to save or print (as PDF) the original Word files
into pdf-files. You’ll produce the following files:
1) cover
2) abstract
3) text
(follow the guidelines of your Faculty)
(use the official form)
(including the table of contents and appendices)
Next:
Use a pc/Windows computer of University. The PDF Xchange program includes PDF
Tools with which you can combine PDF files into one single PDF-file.
1) Open PDF Tools which can be found: Start > Programs > PDFXchange >
PDFXchange PDF Tools 4.0.
2) Choose Split/Merge and after that Start.
3) Choose the files you want to combine into one with Add. Choose Next.
4) Choose All Pages to One Document and after that Next.
5) Check the PDF-settings (PDF Specification 1.5) and choose Next.
6) Choose the folder for saving the PDF-file, name the file and choose Process.
7) The PDF file opens in Acrobat. Check the file.
8) Comibining the Thesis PDF is ready. Choose Finish.
Final:
Now you should have the Thesis PDF for E-thesis in the your folder or memory stick.
NB!
There are many other ways to produce a correct Thesis PDF. You’re free to use them, if
you find them easier for you.