Baltimore Society of Model Engineers

About Acrobat Files

You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print the PDF versions of the switcher. Here's the skinny on PDF documents!

Why the Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format?

The Portable Document Format offers easy to read layouts and fine detail of images. The PDF format also allows you many options such as zoom in/out, copy/paste of text or images, and more.

To install this software you will need to download a current copy from the internet.

Three Easy Steps to View PDF Files

Before you can take advantage of everything PDF's offer, you need to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader program. You only need to do this once.

1. Install a Free Reader

Acrobat Reader installers are included on this CD in the ACROBAT folder for both PC and Macintosh computers. Open the ACROBAT folder and then choose the installer best suited for your computer - PC; Windows 3.01, or Windows 95, 98 and NT - or Mac, 68000 series, or Power PC.

To get the latest copy of the software from the internet, click the Get Acrobat Reader button below and follow the instructions to download and install your free Reader. There are simple instructions and the Adobe tech staff can help if necessary.

2. Click on the PDF File

Choose the paper you wish to view using these web pages. Your browser will ask you where on your computer you want to save the PDF file.

3. Use the Reader to View the File

Once the file has been downloaded, use your new Acrobat Reader to view the file. Don't forget you can zoom in on areas where you want more detail.

There are many more features to the Adobe Acrobat Reader such as viewing PDF files within your web browser's window. To learn more about your new program, use the Adobe Web site.