When pdfs are part of a project, there is also the question of whether to have the actual pdf be an item in the Scrivener project, or only referenced as an “external” file, beyond Scrivener’s concern. I’ve generally chosen the latter, to keep my Scrivener project as light as possible, but also to avoid unnecessary duplication of the source pdf.
When I want to include a pdf in a scriv project, I create a binder doc where I want it, give it the name of the pdf, then (from Windows Explorer) drag the pdf right into that document’s edit window, where a link is created to the pdf. When clicked it opens right up in my pdf viewer. If the pdf is in a stable location, it should continue to work. And, as the pdf is updated, it should always open the most recent version, if it is saved with the same name and location.
Can anyone recommend a good pdf editor not made by Adobe, and not a subscription proposition?