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Method Summary
byte[] addMetaData(data, metaData)
Add metadata to the PDF, like Author
byte[] combinePDFDocuments(pdf_docs_bytearrays)
Combine multiple PDF docs into one.
byte[] combineProtectedPDFDocuments(pdf_docs_bytearrays, pdf_docs_passwords)
Combine multiple protected PDF docs into one.
byte[] convertPDFFormToPDFDocument(pdf_form, field_values)
Convert a PDF form to a PDF document.
byte[] convertProtectedPDFFormToPDFDocument(pdf_form, pdf_password, field_values)
Convert a protected PDF form to a PDF document.
byte[] encrypt(data, ownerPassword)
Add password protection and security options to the PDF
byte[] encrypt(data, ownerPassword, userPassword)
Add password protection and security options to the PDF
byte[] encrypt(data, ownerPassword, userPassword, allowAssembly, allowCopy, allowDegradedPrinting, allowFillIn, allowModifyAnnotations, allowModifyContents, allowPrinting, allowScreenreaders)
Add password protection and security options to the PDF
byte[] encrypt(data, ownerPassword, userPassword, allowAssembly, allowCopy, allowDegradedPrinting, allowFillIn, allowModifyAnnotations, allowModifyContents, allowPrinting, allowScreenreaders, is128bit)
Add password protection and security options to the PDF
byte[] encrypt(data, ownerPassword, userPassword, allowAssembly, allowCopy, allowDegradedPrinting, allowFillIn, allowModifyAnnotations, allowModifyContents, allowPrinting, allowScreenreaders, is128bit, metaData)
Add password protection and security options to the PDF
byte[] endMetaPrintJob()
Ends a previously started meta print job.
PrinterJob getPDFPrinter()
Returns a PDF printer that can be used in print calls.
PrinterJob getPDFPrinter(filename)
Returns a PDF printer that can be used in print calls.
Number getPagesPrinted()
Returns the number of pages printed by the last print call done in the context of a meta print job.
Number getTotalPagesPrinted()
Returns the total number of pages printed in the context of a meta print job.
Number insertFontDirectory(path)
Add a directory that should be searched for fonts.
byte[] numberPages(data)
Add pages numbers to a PDF
byte[] numberPages(data, fontSize, locationX, locationY, font, hexColor)
Add pages numbers to a PDF
byte[] overlay(data, forOverlay)
Add some PDF based content over a PDF
byte[] overlay(data, forOverlay, isOver)
Add some PDF based content over a PDF
byte[] overlay(data, forOverlay, isOver, pages)
Add some PDF based content over a PDF
byte[] overlay(data, forOverlay, pages)
Add some PDF based content over a PDF
byte[] overlayText(data, text)
Add text over every page at a 45 degree angle
byte[] overlayText(data, text, locationX, locationY, isOver, fontSize, font, hexColor)
Add text over every page at a 45 degree angle
Boolean startMetaPrintJob()
Used for printing multiple things into the same PDF document.
Boolean startMetaPrintJob(filename)
Used for printing multiple things into the same PDF document.
byte[] watermark(data, image)
Add an image as a watermark on every page, or the pages specified as a parameter
byte[] watermark(data, image, locationX, locationY, isOver)
Add an image as a watermark on every page, or the pages specified as a parameter
byte[] watermark(data, image, locationX, locationY, isOver, pages)
Add an image as a watermark on every page, or the pages specified as a parameter



Method Details

addMetaData

byte[] addMetaData (data, metaData)
Add metadata to the PDF, like Author

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{Object} metaData - a JavaScript object (Scriptable) that contains the metadata as property/value pairs

Returns

byte[] - the PDF with metaData added

Sample

// Add metadata to the PDF, like Author
var pdf = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (pdf) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(pdf);
	var metaData = { Author: 'Servoy' };
	pdfResult = elements.customer_id.addMetaData(data, metaData);
}
 

combinePDFDocuments

byte[] combinePDFDocuments (pdf_docs_bytearrays)
Combine multiple PDF docs into one.

Parameters

{Object[]} pdf_docs_bytearrays - the array of documents to combine

Returns

byte[]

Sample

pdf_blob_column = combinePDFDocuments(new Array(pdf_blob1,pdf_blob2,pdf_blob3));
 

combineProtectedPDFDocuments

byte[] combineProtectedPDFDocuments (pdf_docs_bytearrays, pdf_docs_passwords)
Combine multiple protected PDF docs into one.

Parameters

{Object[]} pdf_docs_bytearrays - the array of documents to combine
{Object[]} pdf_docs_passwords - an array of passwords to use

Returns

byte[]

Sample

pdf_blob_column = combineProtectedPDFDocuments(new Array(pdf_blob1,pdf_blob2,pdf_blob3), new Array(pdf_blob1_pass,pdf_blob2_pass,pdf_blob3_pass));
 

convertPDFFormToPDFDocument

byte[] convertPDFFormToPDFDocument (pdf_form, field_values)
Convert a PDF form to a PDF document.

Parameters

{byte[]} pdf_form - the PDF Form to convert
{Object} field_values - the values to use

Returns

byte[]

Sample

var pdfform = plugins.file.readFile('c:/temp/1040a-form.pdf');
//var field_values = plugins.file.readFile('c:/temp/1040a-data.fdf');//read adobe fdf values or
var field_values = new Array()//construct field values
field_values[0] = 'f1-1=John C.J.'
field_values[1] = 'f1-2=Longlasting'
var result_pdf_doc = plugins.pdf_output.convertPDFFormToPDFDocument(pdfform, field_values)
if (result_pdf_doc != null)
{
	plugins.file.writeFile('c:/temp/1040a-flatten.pdf', result_pdf_doc)
}
 

convertProtectedPDFFormToPDFDocument

byte[] convertProtectedPDFFormToPDFDocument (pdf_form, pdf_password, field_values)
Convert a protected PDF form to a PDF document.

Parameters

{byte[]} pdf_form - the PDF Form to convert
{String} pdf_password - the password to use
{Object} field_values - the field values to use

Returns

byte[]

Sample

var pdfform = plugins.file.readFile('c:/temp/1040a-form.pdf');
//var field_values = plugins.file.readFile('c:/temp/1040a-data.fdf');//read adobe fdf values or
var field_values = new Array()//construct field values
field_values[0] = 'f1-1=John C.J.'
field_values[1] = 'f1-2=Longlasting'
var result_pdf_doc = plugins.pdf_output.convertProtectedPDFFormToPDFDocument(pdfform, 'pdf_password', field_values)
if (result_pdf_doc != null)
{
	plugins.file.writeFile('c:/temp/1040a-flatten.pdf', result_pdf_doc)
}
 

encrypt

byte[] encrypt (data, ownerPassword)
Add password protection and security options to the PDF

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{String} ownerPassword - the owner password

Returns

byte[] - the encrypted PDF

Sample

// Add password protection and security options to the PDF
// NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive
var unEncryptedFile = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (unEncryptedFile) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(unEncryptedFile);
	encryptedResult = elements.customer_id.encrypt(data, 'secretPassword', 'secretUserPassword', false, false, false, false, false, false, false, false, true);
}
 

encrypt

byte[] encrypt (data, ownerPassword, userPassword)
Add password protection and security options to the PDF

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{String} ownerPassword - the owner password
{String} userPassword - the user password

Returns

byte[] - the encrypted PDF

Sample

// Add password protection and security options to the PDF
// NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive
var unEncryptedFile = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (unEncryptedFile) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(unEncryptedFile);
	encryptedResult = elements.customer_id.encrypt(data, 'secretPassword', 'secretUserPassword', false, false, false, false, false, false, false, false, true);
}
 

encrypt

byte[] encrypt (data, ownerPassword, userPassword, allowAssembly, allowCopy, allowDegradedPrinting, allowFillIn, allowModifyAnnotations, allowModifyContents, allowPrinting, allowScreenreaders)
Add password protection and security options to the PDF

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{String} ownerPassword - the owner password
{String} userPassword - the user password
{Boolean} allowAssembly - whether to set the allow assembly permission
{Boolean} allowCopy - whether to set the allow copy permission
{Boolean} allowDegradedPrinting - whether to set the allow degraded printing permission
{Boolean} allowFillIn - whether to set the allow fill in permission
{Boolean} allowModifyAnnotations - whether to set the allow modify annotations permission
{Boolean} allowModifyContents - whether to set the allow modify contents permission
{Boolean} allowPrinting - whether to set the allow printing permission
{Boolean} allowScreenreaders - whether to set the allow screen readers permission

Returns

byte[] - the encrypted PDF

Sample

// Add password protection and security options to the PDF
// NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive
var unEncryptedFile = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (unEncryptedFile) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(unEncryptedFile);
	encryptedResult = elements.customer_id.encrypt(data, 'secretPassword', 'secretUserPassword', false, false, false, false, false, false, false, false, true);
}
 

encrypt

byte[] encrypt (data, ownerPassword, userPassword, allowAssembly, allowCopy, allowDegradedPrinting, allowFillIn, allowModifyAnnotations, allowModifyContents, allowPrinting, allowScreenreaders, is128bit)
Add password protection and security options to the PDF

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{String} ownerPassword - the owner password
{String} userPassword - the user password
{Boolean} allowAssembly - whether to set the allow assembly permission
{Boolean} allowCopy - whether to set the allow copy permission
{Boolean} allowDegradedPrinting - whether to set the allow degraded printing permission
{Boolean} allowFillIn - whether to set the allow fill in permission
{Boolean} allowModifyAnnotations - whether to set the allow modify annotations permission
{Boolean} allowModifyContents - whether to set the allow modify contents permission
{Boolean} allowPrinting - whether to set the allow printing permission
{Boolean} allowScreenreaders - whether to set the allow screen readers permission
{Boolean} is128bit - whether to use 128-bit encryption

Returns

byte[] - the encrypted PDF

Sample

// Add password protection and security options to the PDF
// NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive
var unEncryptedFile = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (unEncryptedFile) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(unEncryptedFile);
	encryptedResult = elements.customer_id.encrypt(data, 'secretPassword', 'secretUserPassword', false, false, false, false, false, false, false, false, true);
}
 

encrypt

byte[] encrypt (data, ownerPassword, userPassword, allowAssembly, allowCopy, allowDegradedPrinting, allowFillIn, allowModifyAnnotations, allowModifyContents, allowPrinting, allowScreenreaders, is128bit, metaData)
Add password protection and security options to the PDF

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{String} ownerPassword - the owner password
{String} userPassword - the user password
{Boolean} allowAssembly - whether to set the allow assembly permission
{Boolean} allowCopy - whether to set the allow copy permission
{Boolean} allowDegradedPrinting - whether to set the allow degraded printing permission
{Boolean} allowFillIn - whether to set the allow fill in permission
{Boolean} allowModifyAnnotations - whether to set the allow modify annotations permission
{Boolean} allowModifyContents - whether to set the allow modify contents permission
{Boolean} allowPrinting - whether to set the allow printing permission
{Boolean} allowScreenreaders - whether to set the allow screen readers permission
{Boolean} is128bit - whether to use 128-bit encryption
{Object} metaData - a JavaScript object (Scriptable) that contains the metadata as property/value pairs

Returns

byte[] - the encrypted PDF

Sample

// Add password protection and security options to the PDF
// NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive
var unEncryptedFile = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (unEncryptedFile) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(unEncryptedFile);
	encryptedResult = elements.customer_id.encrypt(data, 'secretPassword', 'secretUserPassword', false, false, false, false, false, false, false, false, true);
}
 

endMetaPrintJob

byte[] endMetaPrintJob ()
Ends a previously started meta print job. For meta print jobs that were stored in memory, not in a file on disk, also returns the content of the generated PDF document.

Returns

byte[]

Sample

//to print multiple forms to one pdf document (on file system).
var success = plugins.pdf_output.startMetaPrintJob('c:/temp/out.pdf')
if (success)
{
	forms.form_one.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form one printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
	forms.form_two.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form two printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
}
application.output('total printed pages: ' + plugins.pdf_output.getTotalPagesPrinted());
plugins.pdf_output.endMetaPrintJob()

//to print multiple forms to one pdf document (to store in dataprovider).
var success = plugins.pdf_output.startMetaPrintJob()
if (success)
{
	forms.form_one.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form one printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
	forms.form_two.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form two printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
}
application.output('total printed pages: ' + plugins.pdf_output.getTotalPagesPrinted());
mediaDataProvider = plugins.pdf_output.endMetaPrintJob()
 

getPDFPrinter

PrinterJob getPDFPrinter ()
Returns a PDF printer that can be used in print calls. Returns the last started meta print job.

Returns

Sample

//to print current record without printdialog to pdf file in temp dir.
controller.print(true,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
 

getPDFPrinter

PrinterJob getPDFPrinter (filename)
Returns a PDF printer that can be used in print calls. The PDF printer that generates a PDF into the specified file is returned.

Parameters

{String} filename - the file name

Returns

Sample

//to print current record without printdialog to pdf file in temp dir.
controller.print(true,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter('c:/temp/out.pdf'));
 

getPagesPrinted

Number getPagesPrinted ()
Returns the number of pages printed by the last print call done in the context of a meta print job.

Returns

Sample

//to print multiple forms to one pdf document (on file system).
var success = plugins.pdf_output.startMetaPrintJob('c:/temp/out.pdf')
if (success)
{
	forms.form_one.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form one printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
	forms.form_two.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form two printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
}
application.output('total printed pages: ' + plugins.pdf_output.getTotalPagesPrinted());
plugins.pdf_output.endMetaPrintJob()

//to print multiple forms to one pdf document (to store in dataprovider).
var success = plugins.pdf_output.startMetaPrintJob()
if (success)
{
	forms.form_one.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form one printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
	forms.form_two.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form two printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
}
application.output('total printed pages: ' + plugins.pdf_output.getTotalPagesPrinted());
mediaDataProvider = plugins.pdf_output.endMetaPrintJob()
 

getTotalPagesPrinted

Number getTotalPagesPrinted ()
Returns the total number of pages printed in the context of a meta print job. Call this method before ending the meta print job.

Returns

Sample

//to print multiple forms to one pdf document (on file system).
var success = plugins.pdf_output.startMetaPrintJob('c:/temp/out.pdf')
if (success)
{
	forms.form_one.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form one printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
	forms.form_two.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form two printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
}
application.output('total printed pages: ' + plugins.pdf_output.getTotalPagesPrinted());
plugins.pdf_output.endMetaPrintJob()

//to print multiple forms to one pdf document (to store in dataprovider).
var success = plugins.pdf_output.startMetaPrintJob()
if (success)
{
	forms.form_one.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form one printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
	forms.form_two.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form two printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
}
application.output('total printed pages: ' + plugins.pdf_output.getTotalPagesPrinted());
mediaDataProvider = plugins.pdf_output.endMetaPrintJob()
 

insertFontDirectory

Number insertFontDirectory (path)
Add a directory that should be searched for fonts. Call this only in the context of an active meta print job.

Parameters

{String} path - the path to use

Returns

Sample

//Insert font directories for font embedding.
//You must create an MetaPrintJob before using it.
plugins.pdf_output.insertFontDirectory('c:/Windows/Fonts');
plugins.pdf_output.insertFontDirectory('c:/WinNT/Fonts');
plugins.pdf_output.insertFontDirectory('/Library/Fonts');
 

numberPages

byte[] numberPages (data)
Add pages numbers to a PDF

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF

Returns

byte[] - the PDF with numbered pages

Sample

// Add pages numbers to a PDF
var unNumberedFile = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (unNumberedFile) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(unNumberedFile);
	pageNumberedPdf = elements.customer_id.numberPages(data, 12, 520, 30, 'Courier', '#ff0033');
}
 

numberPages

byte[] numberPages (data, fontSize, locationX, locationY, font, hexColor)
Add pages numbers to a PDF

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{Number} fontSize - the font size to use
{Number} locationX - the x location of the numbers
{Number} locationY - the y location of the numbers
{String} font - the font to use
{String} hexColor - the font color to use

Returns

byte[] - the PDF with numbered pages

Sample

// Add pages numbers to a PDF
var unNumberedFile = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (unNumberedFile) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(unNumberedFile);
	pageNumberedPdf = elements.customer_id.numberPages(data, 12, 520, 30, 'Courier', '#ff0033');
}
 

overlay

byte[] overlay (data, forOverlay)
Add some PDF based content over a PDF

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{byte[]} forOverlay - a PDF to use as overlay

Returns

byte[] - the PDF with added overlay

Sample

// Add some PDF based content over a PDF
var pages = new Array();
pages[0] = '1';
pages[1] = '3';
pages[2] = '5';
var input1 = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog(1,null,false,'pdf',null,'Select source file');
if (input1) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(input1);
	var input2 = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog(1,null,false,'pdf',null,'Select file for overlay');
	if (input2) {
		var data2 = plugins.file.readFile(input2);
		overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2, false, pages );
		//overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2 );
		//overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2, false, null );
		//overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2, pages );
	}
}
 

overlay

byte[] overlay (data, forOverlay, isOver)
Add some PDF based content over a PDF

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{byte[]} forOverlay - a PDF to use as overlay
{Boolean} isOver - whether the overlay will be put over the content

Returns

byte[] - the PDF with added overlay

Sample

// Add some PDF based content over a PDF
var pages = new Array();
pages[0] = '1';
pages[1] = '3';
pages[2] = '5';
var input1 = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog(1,null,false,'pdf',null,'Select source file');
if (input1) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(input1);
	var input2 = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog(1,null,false,'pdf',null,'Select file for overlay');
	if (input2) {
		var data2 = plugins.file.readFile(input2);
		overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2, false, pages );
		//overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2 );
		//overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2, false, null );
		//overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2, pages );
	}
}
 

overlay

byte[] overlay (data, forOverlay, isOver, pages)
Add some PDF based content over a PDF

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{byte[]} forOverlay - a PDF to use as overlay
{Boolean} isOver - whether the overlay will be put over the content
{String[]} pages - an array of page numbers to put the overlay on

Returns

byte[] - the PDF with added overlay

Sample

// Add some PDF based content over a PDF
var pages = new Array();
pages[0] = '1';
pages[1] = '3';
pages[2] = '5';
var input1 = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog(1,null,false,'pdf',null,'Select source file');
if (input1) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(input1);
	var input2 = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog(1,null,false,'pdf',null,'Select file for overlay');
	if (input2) {
		var data2 = plugins.file.readFile(input2);
		overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2, false, pages );
		//overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2 );
		//overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2, false, null );
		//overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2, pages );
	}
}
 

overlay

byte[] overlay (data, forOverlay, pages)
Add some PDF based content over a PDF

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{byte[]} forOverlay - a PDF to use as overlay
{String[]} pages - an array of page numbers to put the overlay on

Returns

byte[] - the PDF with added overlay

Sample

// Add some PDF based content over a PDF
var pages = new Array();
pages[0] = '1';
pages[1] = '3';
pages[2] = '5';
var input1 = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog(1,null,false,'pdf',null,'Select source file');
if (input1) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(input1);
	var input2 = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog(1,null,false,'pdf',null,'Select file for overlay');
	if (input2) {
		var data2 = plugins.file.readFile(input2);
		overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2, false, pages );
		//overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2 );
		//overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2, false, null );
		//overlayedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlay( data, data2, pages );
	}
}
 

overlayText

byte[] overlayText (data, text)
Add text over every page at a 45 degree angle

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{String} text - the text to use for the overlay

Returns

byte[] - the PDF with added overlay

Sample

// Add text over every page at a 45 degree angle\m
var pdf = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (pdf) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(pdf);
	modifiedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlayText(data, 'DRAFT', 230, 430, true, 32, 'Helvetica', '#33ff33');
}
 

overlayText

byte[] overlayText (data, text, locationX, locationY, isOver, fontSize, font, hexColor)
Add text over every page at a 45 degree angle

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{String} text - the text to use for the overlay
{Number} locationX - the x location of the overlay
{Number} locationY - the y location of the overlay
{Boolean} isOver - whether to put the overlay over the content
{Number} fontSize - the font size to use
{String} font - the font to use
{String} hexColor - the font color to use

Returns

byte[] - the PDF with added overlay

Sample

// Add text over every page at a 45 degree angle\m
var pdf = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (pdf) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(pdf);
	modifiedPdf = elements.customer_id.overlayText(data, 'DRAFT', 230, 430, true, 32, 'Helvetica', '#33ff33');
}
 

startMetaPrintJob

Boolean startMetaPrintJob ()
Used for printing multiple things into the same PDF document. Starts a meta print job and all print calls made before ending the meta print job will be done into the same PDF document. The PDF document is stored in memory and can be retrieved when ending the meta print job and can be saved, for example, into a dataprovider.

Returns

Sample

//to print multiple forms to one pdf document (on file system).
var success = plugins.pdf_output.startMetaPrintJob('c:/temp/out.pdf')
if (success)
{
	forms.form_one.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form one printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
	forms.form_two.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form two printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
}
application.output('total printed pages: ' + plugins.pdf_output.getTotalPagesPrinted());
plugins.pdf_output.endMetaPrintJob()

//to print multiple forms to one pdf document (to store in dataprovider).
var success = plugins.pdf_output.startMetaPrintJob()
if (success)
{
	forms.form_one.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form one printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
	forms.form_two.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form two printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
}
application.output('total printed pages: ' + plugins.pdf_output.getTotalPagesPrinted());
mediaDataProvider = plugins.pdf_output.endMetaPrintJob()
 

startMetaPrintJob

Boolean startMetaPrintJob (filename)
Used for printing multiple things into the same PDF document. Starts a meta print job and all print calls made before ending the meta print job will be done into the same PDF document. The PDF document is generated in a File specified by the filename.

Parameters

{String} filename - the file name

Returns

Sample

//to print multiple forms to one pdf document (on file system).
var success = plugins.pdf_output.startMetaPrintJob('c:/temp/out.pdf')
if (success)
{
	forms.form_one.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form one printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
	forms.form_two.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form two printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
}
application.output('total printed pages: ' + plugins.pdf_output.getTotalPagesPrinted());
plugins.pdf_output.endMetaPrintJob()

//to print multiple forms to one pdf document (to store in dataprovider).
var success = plugins.pdf_output.startMetaPrintJob()
if (success)
{
	forms.form_one.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form one printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
	forms.form_two.controller.print(false,false,plugins.pdf_output.getPDFPrinter());
	application.output('form two printed ' + plugins.pdf_output.getPagesPrinted() + ' pages.');
}
application.output('total printed pages: ' + plugins.pdf_output.getTotalPagesPrinted());
mediaDataProvider = plugins.pdf_output.endMetaPrintJob()
 

watermark

byte[] watermark (data, image)
Add an image as a watermark on every page, or the pages specified as a parameter

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{String} image - the path of an image to use

Returns

byte[] - the PDF with added watermak

Sample

// Add an image as a watermark on every page, or the pages specified as a parameter.
var pdf = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (pdf) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(pdf);
	var image = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
	modifiedPdf = elements.customer_id.watermark(data, image);
}
 

watermark

byte[] watermark (data, image, locationX, locationY, isOver)
Add an image as a watermark on every page, or the pages specified as a parameter

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{String} image - the path of an image to use
{Number} locationX - the x location of the image
{Number} locationY - the y location of the image
{Boolean} isOver - whether to put over the content

Returns

byte[] - the PDF with added watermak

Sample

// Add an image as a watermark on every page, or the pages specified as a parameter.
var pdf = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (pdf) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(pdf);
	var image = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
	modifiedPdf = elements.customer_id.watermark(data, image);
}
 

watermark

byte[] watermark (data, image, locationX, locationY, isOver, pages)
Add an image as a watermark on every page, or the pages specified as a parameter

Parameters

{byte[]} data - the PDF
{String} image - the path of an image to use
{Number} locationX - the x location of the image
{Number} locationY - the y location of the image
{Boolean} isOver - whether to put over the content
{String[]} pages - an array of pages where to apply the watermark

Returns

byte[] - the PDF with added watermak

Sample

// Add an image as a watermark on every page, or the pages specified as a parameter.
var pdf = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
if (pdf) {
	var data = plugins.file.readFile(pdf);
	var image = plugins.file.showFileOpenDialog();
	modifiedPdf = elements.customer_id.watermark(data, image);
}
 



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