PDF Generator provides the following features:
Converts many native file format to PDF.
Converts PDF files to many file formats.
Supports assembling documents, attachments, and groups of
documents into PDF packages by using the workflow and job ticketing
language.
Supports creation of industry standard PDF/X-1A, PDF/A-1b,
and PDF/A-2b from native file formats and PostScript.
APIs that provide the ability to add file formats to existing
conversion support.
Multi-threaded conversion of Word, PowerPoint, and OpenOffice
file formats.
Fallback options if a problem occurs with conversion.
HTML conversion produces PDF files that more closely resemble
the original HTML. PDF Generator also provides options for configuring
the appearance of the PDF that the HTML-to-PDF conversion produced.
Can optimize the size of the PDF files it produces. (Windows
only)
Improves performance when converting non-Adobe documents
to PDF. Performance improvements vary depending on the document
and how it is being converted. However, initial testing shows significant
improvement in performance when converting non-Adobe documents to
tagged PDF.
Provides system-readiness tools that can verify that native
applications and account information is set up correctly.
Allows non-administrative users to submit conversion jobs
through a LiveCycle web page.
Sets the security level for PDF files produced.
Provides control over Adobe PDF settings. Examples of such
settings include whether fonts are embedded, image compression,
and color conversion.
Note: Adobe PDF settings
were previously known as Distiller® parameters
or job options. Thse settings are available only to a specific set
of formats. For detailed information see, Configuring
Adobe PDF settings in the Administration Guide
Using PDF Generator in the context of LiveCycle development tools
and additional modules, you can perform the following tasks:
Assemble content from diverse sources and file formats
into a single PDF document that includes cohesive pagination, indexing,
and a table of contents. You can also preserve, import, or export
existing content such as annotations, file attachments, and bookmarks.
Secure assembled PDF documents with document policies or
passwords by using Rights Management or Digital Signatures.
Route-assembled and secured PDF documents to stakeholders
for approval and resubmission.
Embed PDF documents in automated enterprise document workflows
that store information in an ECM system or archive solution. For
example, you can use PDF Generator to convert customer letters to
PDF before you store them in a document archive system.
Provide enterprise end users access to a centralized service
for PDF creation, through email or web-based interfaces, or drop
(watched) folders.
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