PDF Invite · · 1 min read
A Beautiful PDF With the Wrong Map Destination
An illustrative planning story about testing a PDF's interactive links. The scenario is fictional and demonstrates why visual approval and link approval are separate checks.
The situation
A couple approves a reception card whose printed address is correct. The map button, however, was copied from an earlier venue draft. Looking at the card does not reveal that the link opens a different property.
The planning decision
The family coordinator adds a link check to the proof sheet. They open the final exported PDF on a phone, tap each button and compare the destination with the approved venue record. The wrong map is corrected at the source and a new export is reviewed.
The useful detail
The reviewer also tests the public invitation URL while logged out of the editor. The approved file receives a clear version name, and the sending folder contains only that copy. If an earlier file had already been sent, it would require a direct correction message rather than merely replacing a local file.
What to borrow
Verify the actual exported file, including map, RSVP and contact actions. A correct address printed beside a button does not prove that the button is correct. This example illustrates a quality-control step that any host can perform before distribution, without needing to inspect the design software.