Generate PDF Output is grayed out

Hello everyone,
I am using Robohelp 9 as trial since yesterday. My problem is that I cannot create PDF-Files because the "PDF Output" Button is greyed out.
What am I doing wrong ?
kind regards
Robinn225

If you are creating the printed output from the SSL (single source layout) you should see a check box to tick rather than a button. I'm guessing you are using a menu option and haven't yet created a PDF SSL.
I assume you did install the PDF option or already had a suitable alternative.
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