Importing PDF Files into iPad4

[(RIP) Kaister]

chrome browser opens them as does google docs app

 

[Grey Beard]

Update.

If I use another eMail provider (other than Google Mail) then the Apple square with vertical arrow icon, etc. appears, but does not offer to save, etc. However, in the open document at the top of the page, very briefly, there appears a option to open in iBooks (and something else off screen). Opening in iBooks actually saves the pdf file there. So, it seems that Apple are being petty and not properly supporting Google Mail the MS One Drive in the Cloud.

I imported and saved some PDF files using an alternative free Mail Provider (free, though I used to use them for home telephone and broadband) but they impose an advised 35MB attachment size. In reality the attachment size is rather less, maybe 25MB so my IOS8 User Manual and another PDF file are rejected by that Mail service :-(

Since Apple appear to be playing silly b*ggers with regard to rivals products I will have to look again at iTunes and maybe iCloud to see if they support transfer of PDF files.

Every experience I have with Apple reinforces my conviction to never ever buy another Apple product, though this one was bought because the app I wanted to use was available only in IOS.

Thanks for all your help.

Grey Beard

 

[Grey Beard]

chrome browser opens them as does google docs app

I have but don't use/not au fait with Chrome Browser, but will try that anyway.

Grey Beard

 

[Dansin]

Install Dropbox on both devices and sync the relevant folders on the PC. Once synced on both you can open it on your ipad. If you create a link to the folders you want synchronised and place just the link in the Dropbox folder, it saves the need to keep all your files and folders within the Dropbox folder.

 

[Grey Beard]

Install Dropbox on both devices and sync the relevant folders on the PC. Once synced on both you can open it on your ipad. If you create a link to the folders you want synchronised and place just the link in the Dropbox folder, it saves the need to keep all your files and folders within the Dropbox folder.

I will think about that if all else fails. I have the DropBox on the iPad but have never registered with it. But thanks for the suggestion.

Grey Beard

 

[Grey Beard]

Update.

If I use another eMail provider (other than Google Mail) then the Apple square with vertical arrow icon, etc. appears, but does not offer to save, etc. However, in the open document at the top of the page, very briefly, there appears a option to open in iBooks (and something else off screen). Opening in iBooks actually saves the pdf file there. So, it seems that Apple are being petty and not properly supporting Google Mail the MS One Drive in the Cloud.

I imported and saved some PDF files using an alternative free Mail Provider (free, though I used to use them for home telephone and broadband) but they impose an advised 35MB attachment size. In reality the attachment size is rather less, maybe 25MB so my IOS8 User Manual and another PDF file are rejected by that Mail service :-(


Grey Beard

I tried again today with the free eMail and it's troublesome 35MB limit for attachments.

It seems that this 35MB limit is a cumulative limit - probably/day or week and not the limit on file attachment size/eMail.

I tried again today with two other eMail addresses I have with the same ISP and was able to send my two other files to the iPad OK.

I will continue to research how I can send any PDF files greater than 35MB in case I need to do this in the future.

Thanks again for all the suggestions.

Grey Beard

 

[RedRick Esq.]

I tried again today with the free eMail and it's troublesome 35MB limit for attachments.

It seems that this 35MB limit is a cumulative limit - probably/day or week and not the limit on file attachment size/eMail.

I tried again today with two other eMail addresses I have with the same ISP and was able to send my two other files to the iPad OK.

I will continue to research how I can send any PDF files greater than 35MB in case I need to do this in the future.

Thanks again for all the suggestions.

Grey Beard

If you have registered the I pad with Apple and have an I tunes account and the like with IOS 8 you will have an I cloud account and an apple e mail such as [email protected]
that would certainly work and its free and as far as i am aware it has no serious size limitations !

As an aside
For next season do you need a resident base camp/apple semi nerd ?

Reasonable rates and would certainly save you a good deal of angst

 

[Grey Beard]

If you have registered the I pad with Apple and have an I tunes account and the like with IOS 8 you will have an I cloud account and an apple e mail such as [email protected]
that would certainly work and its free and as far as i am aware it has no serious size limitations !

As an aside
For next season do you need a resident base camp/apple semi nerd ?

Reasonable rates and would certainly save you a good deal of angst

Hi Redrick

I have registered the iPad with Apple, etc. I have the iCloud wotsit on the PC and that is where the iPad backs up to at present. I don't put photos there, etc. as the free storage limit is only 2GB (compared to about 20GB with One Drive). I don't have an Apple eMail account as far as I am aware, but if I did, then presumably that should work seamlessly with Apple products (at least until Apple decide they don't like PDF files). I will have a look at the Apple Support webpages.

At this rate I will be becoming an Apple nerd myself with all these problems. As a manager in Jamaica once said to us, "Problems are Experience". Never a truer word spoken!

Thanks again

Grey Beard

 

[RedRick Esq.]

Hi Redrick

I have registered the iPad with Apple, etc. I have the iCloud wotsit on the PC and that is where the iPad backs up to at present. I don't put photos there, etc. as the free storage limit is only 2GB (compared to about 20GB with One Drive). I don't have an Apple eMail account as far as I am aware, but if I did, then presumably that should work seamlessly with Apple products (at least until Apple decide they don't like PDF files). I will have a look at the Apple Support webpages.

At this rate I will be becoming an Apple nerd myself with all these problems. As a manager in Jamaica once said to us, "Problems are Experience". Never a truer word spoken!

Thanks again

Grey Beard

Apple I cloud is 5 GB and for a few quid that can be upgraded considerably. I do pay to use the enhanced storage as it allows all my devices including a MS PC to sync accross the platforms seamlessly. Apple are also launching I cloud drive which looks good. You should certainly have an Apple E mail and if not it is easy to get one and set up
A browse through the I cloud website may help you in your quest as that is easier than me trying in my piss poor way to explain it.

And to para phrase Alexander the Great " Good decisions are based upon experience and experience is gained by making bad decisions "

 

[Grey Beard]

Apple I cloud is 5 GB and for a few quid that can be upgraded considerably. I do pay to use the enhanced storage as it allows all my devices including a MS PC to sync accross the platforms seamlessly. Apple are also launching I cloud drive which looks good. You should certainly have an Apple E mail and if not it is easy to get one and set up
A browse through the I cloud website may help you in your quest as that is easier than me trying in my piss poor way to explain it.

And to para phrase Alexander the Great " Good decisions are based upon experience and experience is gained by making bad decisions "

Very good quote!

Will have a browse for the Apple drive and the eMail.

Grey Beard

 

[Grey Beard]

Just had a gander at the Apple website. Apple eMail maximum file attachment size (sending or receiving) is only 20MB so that is not going to help me here. Will watch for the Apple iDrive when they release it.

Grey Beard