PDF output with layers

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IFU
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PDF output with layers

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Has anyone used MadCap Flare to create PDF output with layers?

I want to create a single guide for both beginners and advanced users. It seems I can do this with PDF layers.
The beginner simply has to display the “Details” layer to get more information.
Can Flare produce such a PDF output out of the box?

This is my current process.
1. Use conditional text for the detailed information.
2. Create two PDF outputs – one without the details (output A) and one with the details (output B)
3. Using Acrobat Pro DC, manually import pages from output B as a layer in output A.

The problem with my approach is that I must build the layer page by page and I have about 70 pages.
thanks
Isabelle
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