Export to PDF with Options

Hi,
I would like to export the active document to PDF with options [Standard options] using vbscript.
Is there any sample or references for this?
Thanks,
Shailesh

A quick copy to help you getting started.
myInDesign.ActiveDocument.Export "Adobe PDF", TargetPDFfilepath, False, IDPDFPresetName
The command can be found in VB reference guide (and scripting guide I believe)

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