(Archived) MHT Export Faulty - PDF

[dspapps 6]

In the last prerelease Windows client version the MHT export was faulty with missing images, etc.  I reported it as a bug.

 

However in version 4.6.5.8200 it appears to be still faulty but in a different way.

 

Repro:

 

1) Create notebook with a few notes, with at least one being a PDF

2) Right click on notebook, and export to MHT

3a) Open the MHT file in IE8

 - Cannot open any PDF, browser tries to save it as a TMP file

3b) Open the MHT file in Chrome (v26)

 - It never successfully opens, just tries to load

 

 

Bug reported.

 

Root cause - poor management of testing.

 

[dspapps 6]

Not fixable I guess.

 

From support:

 

"In Evernote, we offer
the most possible array of exporting options that might help you fill your
needs.

In this case, if you would like to use the export feature for web browser
compatibility, consider exporting to HTML instead of MHT. HTML is usually the
best option, as you can open it in any browser, whereas MHT format only works
in Internet Explorer. This is the reason Chrome has issues opening them. "

 

In my support ticket I said the problem was with both IE and Chrome.  I also reminded the support guy of that.

 

There has to be room for improvement here somewhere.

[dspapps 6]

"You shouldn't encounter any issue exporting to HTML files like the article i

previously shared (http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/25369/export-your-evernote-notes-in-html-or-mht-format/) shows."

 

I guess the official answer is to avoid MHT.

 

But I want to use it, the function is shown as available.  It suits our needs best.  IE is our corporate browser.

 

Using information on 3rd party sites as justification for avoiding a particular Evernote function is a little wacky in my book.