Preview.app make "move tool" default on PDFs

Hi,
I'd like to make the "move tool" the default when opening PDF files. I guess that most people do read those files instead of selecting text - I wonder why "select text" is the default.
I am also aware of this post:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7881973&#7881973
Is there any (even hidden) way to accomplish this?
Thanks.
Stefan

That's because you're opening text documents, so it thinks you want the text tool. Try a jpg.
While it won't default to move, it won't default to text either. Move is only a ⌘-1.
-mj

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