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PDF Form Filling & Flattening
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The PDF Form Filling & Flattening component is used to create, fill and delete form fields in PDF documents automatically and efficiently. The component is addressed via the command line. This makes it possible to process PDF documents individually and in batches.	The component is designed to process large quantities of PDF documents automatically. Information is typically retrieved from a source such as a database to create personalized documents, or personalized information is extracted from forms for further processing.

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List and fill in existing form fields Create new form fields Delete existing form fields Define font and font sizes for form fields	Flatten form fields (to make them uneditable) Decrypt and encrypt PDF forms Optionally pass command options via a control file instead of the command line)
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Properties and Benefits Using the Filling & Flattening component requires neither third party software nor programming knowledge. Processing form fields and their content can be fully automated. Fill PDF forms with database information quickly and easily and effortlessly protect the resulting PDF documents from further manipulation.	Performance Characteristics Fully automated form processing Easy to control via a control file User-friendly application with no need for a programming infrastructure Mass processing of PDF forms in batch processing mode Platform independent
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Creating Portable Forms Record customer-specific requirements on site in the field, for instance in the insurance sector, and convert them directly into binding PDF documents such as quotes or contracts. This means it is no longer necessary to first record the information manually on paper, convert it into electronic format at the workplace and then send it to the customer. These tasks are completed on site in a single step by a simple solution.	Automated Form Creation in the Server Environment Large quantities of forms require automated server-based processing. Form data can be retrieved from databases or directly from transactions such as input via an intranet or internet portal. Data is entered automatically into PDF forms which are saved as standard PDF documents for further processing. Other Areas of Use Completing form fields in batch processing mode, e.g. compiling reports from a database Reading out form fields, e.g. for transferring user data to a database Personalizing documents by flattening form fields
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Input Formats PDF Target Formats PDF Operating Systems Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008 R2 – 32 and 64 Bit HP-UX – 32 Bit and Itanium IBM AIX – 32 and 64 Bit Linux (SuSE and Red Hat on Intel) Mac OS X Sun Solaris	Product Variants Shell tool (command line for batch processing)
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