When running a PDF production from GoldFynch it is important to note how your production results will be structured.  This will help determine the best option to select when you need to produce PDFs. 


Explore all the types of productions offered in GoldFynch here.


PDFs only

Producing only PDF files can offer simplicity and cost savings, but it may come at the cost of reduced functionality, loss of metadata, and potential limitations in handling large or complex eDiscovery projects.


How do I produce PDFs only from GoldFynch?


In step #3 of the production wizard, you will have the option of selecting PDFs from a NON-LOAD FILE Options.  Depending on how you have agreed to produce the files will determine whether you produce them:

  • One PDF per page
  • One PDF per document (most common)
  • One PDF per family
  • Single, bulk PDF (caution when choosing this option as the result if over 10,000 pages will cause delays in opening the PDF on some machines)



What will my output look like?


When selecting this option on step #3 of the Production Wizard, you will see a folder of PDF files at the root directory, i.e. no subfolder organization.  


NOTE that if you did have any file types in your production that were intentionally selected to produce as native or if they were unsupported or still processing, those will be produced as natives and contained within the native subfolder.



PDFs with Load file


By combining PDF production with load files in GoldFynch, legal teams can streamline document processing, improve search capabilities, ensure document integrity, enhance overall efficiency in legal proceedings, and metadata management.  More information on custom load file parameters can be found here. 


This production addresses the compatibility with Relativity.  The PDF images are placed in the NATIVES folder and referenced by the "native link" column.


How do I produce PDFs with load files from GoldFynch?


On step #3 of the production wizard, you will have the option of selecting Load file / database format from the type of production.  In order to obtain the PDFs, you will need to select the Minimal or user-specified native.  



What will my output look like?


When selecting this option on step #3 of the Production Wizard, you will see a folder structure quite common for load file productions.  The PDF files will be by default one PDF per document, and they will appear in the NATIVES folder.    

NOTE that if you did have any file types in your production that were intentionally selected to produce as native or if they were unsupported or still processing, those will also be contained within the NATIVES subfolder.


All Native and PDF with load file


Relativity does not support this type of production.  When needing to produce to a party which is known to be using Relativity, use the PDFs with load option discussed above. 


How do I produce All native and PDFs with load files from GoldFynch?


On step #3 of the production wizard, you will have the option of selecting Load file / database format from the type of production.  In order to obtain the PDFs, you will need to select the All natives and then choose PDF documents for the renderings.   



What will my output look like?


When selecting this option on step #3 of the Production Wizard, you will see a folder structure quite common for load file productions.  The PDF files will be by default one PDF per document, and they will appear in the IMAGES folder.    

NOTE that you will have a native version of all files in your production set contained within the NATIVES subfolder.