Converting batch pdf files to txt files

Hello all,

I am a intermediate level programmer with experience in Visual Basic 6. I am developing a small application to read data from pdf files. However, i was unable to directly read the data from pdf files. So, i converted them to txt files and then was able to process them.

However, the first step of converting pdf files to txt files is still doen manually. I want to automate it. Can someone help on how to go about it using VB6?

Im using Adobe Reader X (Ver 10.1.6) and Window 7 Operating System.

Thanks

Rupam