Real time changes to PDF files

Hi

Is there a way to make real time changes to PDF documents while one or
more people are observing the file in separate locations?

We have a practice in regional NSW and our clients (in other parts of
the country) often receive our plans in PDF format. If they require
changes to the plans the process has been a bit long winded in that
they usually plot the plan, mark up the drawing with their requests,
then fax it to us for the required changes. We then make the changes,
email the PDF file and around and around we go.

Is it possible to set up a facility whereby all parties can observe
the plans and each can contribute via text or line annotations on the
screen in real time?

It would need to be relatively simple as most of our clients are not
autocad users, however they have a limited knowledge of acrobat etc.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

Matt

 

In a previous post Matt Forsyth says...

Simply have everyone buy a copy of full blown Acrobat (not just the
reader). The PDF's can be annotated on-screen the file saved and e-
mailed back. Or the annotated file can be passed from one client to
another via e-mail until everyone has their say. Comments can have the
person's name attached so you know where they came from.

This does not happen in real time, but it might speed your process up a
a little bit.

The only other option I can think of is some sort of web conferencing
setup. Each client will need a high speed connection and a telephone
line in order to make it work. You could be the the "hub" and make the
changes on screen as the suggestions flow.

 

Thanks - will try and convince our client of the benefit of buying Acrobat.