Xcelsius 2008 - PDF Export Formating issue (Landscape)

I've created an app that uses a landscape layout. When exported in PDF the SWF opens with a massive white space above and below the app. If I rotate the view in Adobe it cures the problem until the PDF is opened again.
Is there a way to export to PDF in the intended aspect ratio without the white space?

Hello,
I am facing the same problem. Is your problem solved?
FYI: I am using Xcelsius Enterprise 5.5.0.0 and the build Number 12,5,0,1388.
Thanks in Advance!

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