RE: [Flashcoders] Options for generating pdf files
So do you think it would be possible to take a fairly complex array, run it through some function in AS2 that describes the document page by page, send it to CF and out pops a pdf? Would it be possible to have templates using the drawing API, and add data? I'm understanding that CF could take all that and render the pdf? (I'd rather not go the java route.) Yes, there's very nice PDF generation in CF 7, and even better PDF generation in the upcoming CF 8. Now that Adobe owns it, the sky's the limit! ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Options for generating pdf files
Michael, I've used Coldfusion7 and PHP + PDFLib lite on several projects before. I've also used HTMLDOC for html-pdf conversion but Coldfusion has them all beat with the simplicity of html-pdf conversion. You literally output your inline html and using the CFDOCUMENT tag. The only problem is that there the Coldfusion7 PDF implementation is riddled with problems. There are several PHP projects to help create PDFs. There are even PHP classes that convert HTML to a PDF without using PDFlib (which does require a bit of web server hackery). Coldfusion8 (Scorpio) promises to fix literally all the issues with coldfusion pdf generation from previous versions, so that might be your best bet. I think flash + cf would be the easiest to get working, and will probably do exactly what you want so I would suggest starting there! Maybe even look into using CFDOCUMENT to output flash paper instead of pdf! Here's the Coldfusion7 documentation on the CFDOCUMENT tag http://livedocs.adobe.com/coldfusion/7/htmldocs/0236.htm -- Jim Palmer ! Mammoth Web Operations -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mendelsohn, Michael Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 1:38 PM To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: [Flashcoders] Options for generating pdf files Hi list... I'm working on an app that generates a pdf based on user settings. It will be about 20 pages in length, with some graphics but mostly formatted text. I had been planning to embed this swf in Director and use the pdf xtra. However, I'm wondering what other options are out there. I've never used Cold Fusion before, but I hear there's pdf generation capability in it. Would Flash + CF work best, or are there other routes to take? Thanks, - Michael M. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] Options for generating pdf files
Hi list... I'm working on an app that generates a pdf based on user settings. It will be about 20 pages in length, with some graphics but mostly formatted text. I had been planning to embed this swf in Director and use the pdf xtra. However, I'm wondering what other options are out there. I've never used Cold Fusion before, but I hear there's pdf generation capability in it. Would Flash + CF work best, or are there other routes to take? Thanks, - Michael M. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Options for generating pdf files
I've never used Cold Fusion before, but I hear there's pdf generation capability in it. Would Flash + CF work best, or are there other routes to take? Yes, there's very nice PDF generation in CF 7, and even better PDF generation in the upcoming CF 8. Now that Adobe owns it, the sky's the limit! However, you can generate PDFs directly from Java, using the same basic functionality as CF has (but with a lot more coding on your part). There are similar libraries available for other environments as well. None is as easy as CF for this, though, in my experience. Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software http://www.figleaf.com/ Fig Leaf Software provides the highest caliber vendor-authorized instruction at our training centers in Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, or on-site at your location. Visit http://training.figleaf.com/ for more information! This email has been processed by SmoothZap - www.smoothwall.net ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
