Pdf refresh very slowly

I have a problem with the size of the pdf and the refresh time.
The size of the pdf is 300KB (2 pages) empty and with all the data loaded 2'5MB (6 pages).
When I make an action on the pdf the response time oscillates between 15 - 20 seconds. Is this normal? someone has the same problem?
The pdf is very complex, and has a lot of operations.
I'have changed the font, and now it's better (before, the response time was 20 - 40 seconds). But I need to reduce this time to 5 seconds (+ -).
Any idea? It could be the pdf structure (form, subform anidation? ), the use of the event calculate?, its better use dymanic or static load for a list?
I need help to improve the pdf speed!
Thanks a lot!

On my form I use this attribute, but I use it only on the load action. And all the actions takes +- the same time.
I would like to know what is better:
*Is better duplicate an instance dynamically? Or have two instances predefined?
*I make a lot of routes for all the form, and count many times the number of instances of one element.
I have 2 documents:
designer_performance_1_0.pdf
forms_performance.pdf
but I don't know exactly how to apply it!
Thanks!

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TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier versions) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. There are versions that are compatible with iPhoto 5, 6, 7 and 8 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
NOTE: The new rebuild option in iPhoto 09 (v. 8.0.2), Rebuild the iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup" makes this tip obsolete.

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Oh, sorry! Here are the infos to my computer system:
I work with the latest version of Indesign 2014.0.
My document is about 107MB and it is full of PDFs/JPGs/PSDs and other
Links. But i don't think, that it's because of that. Because sometimes it works
fine. And then, all of a sudden, InDesign runs very slowly...

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Hey community! I am reading a very small less than 375kb pdf using acrobat and it lags scrolls very slowly. This happens to me with all pdfs. My mac is quite new less than 6months old. Can you help me understand hwo I can correct this?

What program are you using where you see this problem?

I am having problems with my Mac Book Pro, as it has started running very slowly. Please find a copy of the etrecheck report - can anyone help.

I am having trouble with my Mac Book Pro which I bought in August 2012. It has suddenly started running very slowly every time I try to poen something. I have completed an etrecheck report - can anyone help?
Thank you
Hardware Information:
          MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
          MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro9,2
          1 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 cores
          4 GB RAM
Video Information:
          Intel HD Graphics 4000 - VRAM: 384 MB
System Software:
          Mac OS X 10.7.5 (11G63b) - Uptime: 0 days 0:21:48
Disk Information:
          TOSHIBA MK5065GSXF disk0 : (500.11 GB)
                    disk0s1 (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
                    Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 499.25 GB (410.81 GB free)
          HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS31N
USB Information:
          Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
          Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
                    Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
          Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
          Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
          Apple, Inc. MacBook Pro
Launch Daemons:
          [loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
          [loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
          [running] com.MyBusinessWorks.backup.plist Support
Launch Agents:
          [running] com.MyBusinessWorks.status.plist Support
User Launch Agents:
          [loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
          [loaded] com.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist Support
User Login Items:
          iTunesHelper
          Dropbox
          AdobeResourceSynchronizer
Internet Plug-ins:
          Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.2.0.16   - SDK 10.8 Support
          FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 12.0.0.44 - SDK 10.6 Support
          QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.1
          AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 11.0.06 - SDK 10.6 Support
          Flash Player: Version: 12.0.0.44 - SDK 10.6 Outdated! Update
          AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.06 - SDK 10.6 Support
          SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.6 Support
          JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.1.0 - SDK 10.7 Mismatch! Oracle recommends Java 7 Update 55
Safari Extensions:
          Slick Savings: Version: 1.0
          Searchme: Version: 1.3
          Amazon Shopping Assistant: Version: 1.1
          Ebay Shopping Assistant: Version: 1.1
          AllMyTube: Version: 5.0.0.1
Audio Plug-ins:
          iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.1 - SDK 10.7
iTunes Plug-ins:
          Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.3 - SDK 10.7
User Internet Plug-ins:
          CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes:
          Flash Player Support
          Flip4Mac WMV Support
          MyBusinessWorks Support
Time Machine:
          Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU:
               3%          WindowServer
               2%          MyBusinessWorksBackup
               1%          PluginProcess
               1%          mdworker
               0%          Microsoft PowerPoint
Top Processes by Memory:
          197 MB          Safari
          152 MB          WebProcess
          131 MB          Finder
          131 MB          mds
          94 MB          MyBusinessWorksBackup
Virtual Memory Information:
          1.67 GB          Free RAM
          1.34 GB          Active RAM
          343 MB          Inactive RAM
          670 MB          Wired RAM
          327 MB          Page-ins
          0 B          Page-outs

It may be running slow because your backup program, MyBusinessWork, is running: running] com.MyBusinessWorks.backup.plist.

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