Attaching a PDF File

REMINDER:  Make sure you flatten your PDF file before attaching/uploading it into CM/ECF.

Attaching a PDF File

  1. The PDF Document Selection Screen
    • Click [Browse] and change the File Type to All Files (*.*).  Navigate to the directory where the appropriate PDF File is located and highlight it with your mouse.
    • To make certain you are associating the correct PDF file for this entry, opposite-click (right-click) on the filename with your mouse and select Open.
    • This will display the contents of the document.  Verify the document is correct.
    • Close the application and if it is the correct file, click Open on the File Upload dialog box.
    • The path and name of the selected PDF file is placed in the Filename box.
       
  2. Including ADDITIONAL PDF attachments (ex. Proposed Order, Notice, Certificate of Service, Exhibits, Affidavit, Proposed Distribution Schedule, etc.).
    • At Attachment of Document, click the radio button for Yes.
    • Click [Next].
    • Click [Browse] and change the File Type to All Files (*.*).
    • Navigate to the directory where the appropriate PDF File is located and highlight it with you mouse.
    • To make certain you are associating the correct PDF file for this entry, opposite-click (right-click) on the filename with your mouse and select Open.
    • This will display the contents of the document.  Verify that the document is correct.
    • Close the application and if it is the correct file, click Open on the File Upload dialog box
    • The path and filename of the selected PDF file is placed in the Filename box.
    • Either select a predefined Category which describes the PDF or type in a Description of the PDF.
    • Click [Add to List].
    • Repeat this Step until all PDF documents have been attached.
    • Click [Next] and continue filing.