Mac OS batch convert .xls to .pdf not option

Mac OS batch convert .xls to .pdf not option....WHY NOT???? This was never issue on Windows, and the software notes it supports pdf convert from .xls format (BUT NOT IN MAC VERSION) Any work arounds? Will this becoming in update? Really not acceptable for such expensive software.

Hi Yvan,
Thank you, that script will be most useful.
Sincerely,
RicD

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