Transfer PDF from OS X to iPad I download pdf files on my Mac, and often transfer them to iPad to read.

This used to be straightforward, but the process seems to be much more complex.

I need to select the pdf, select "Open in iBooks" (which actually displays in Preview) then go through the process on iTunes to transfer it to iPad.

Is there a simpler way. I don't actually want to read in iBooks on the Mac (which doesn't happen anyway)?

All I really want to do is transfer selected pdf to iPad.
Use cloud storage like Dropbox, iCloud drive, or Google Drive and put your PDF files on it. I personally read and highlight Pdf files on an iPad app called GoodReader. With the app I can sync my highlight between Mac and iPad. The highlight from GoodReader shows on Mac OS X' Preview app without a problem, unlike Adobe Reader on iPad. If you read a lot of PDF then GoodReader is a worthwhile little investment.