Linking a set of PDFs together

I have one main Word file that links to specific pages within a set of several dozen PDFs. When submitting the document set, the main Word file will be converted to PDF.
Originally I was hoping to create links in the Word file that would be preserved when the Word file was converted to PDF but that does not seem to be possible.
So, the next challenge was to find out how to link the main file after it has been converted to PDF to the specific pages within the other PDFs.
I would have thought this was a well known issue and straightforward but actually it took me a while to find a solution.
I'd like to ask the PDF experts if the solution below is ok or if it can be improved upon.
Thanks in advance for all input!
David
1. Create named destinations in the destination PDF files.
2. In the source PDF, use the link tool to Go to a Page View.
3. Go to the destination PDF and click the desired named destination.
4. Click Set Link.

Hi David,
You do not need to create a named destination.
Just do the following:
1. In the source PDF, use the link tool to Go to a Page View.
2. Go to the desired page in the other PDF
3. Click Set Link.
I hope this helps.
Michael

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