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Indoctrinatr PDF generation service
CEO, dkd Internet Service GmbHSøren Schaffstein
A few words about myselfSøren Schaffstein, CEO of dkd Internet Service GmbH
soeren.schaffstein@dkd.de
The PDF format
–Wikipedia
»Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format used to
present documents in a manner independent of application
software, hardware and operating systems.«
• Encapsulates a complete description of a fixed-layout flat document • Includes
• text • fonts • graphics • and other information needed to display it
• Is an open standard (ISO 32000-1:2008) • Can be digitally signed • Employs various standardised subsets
PDF format – an overview
• PDF/X "PDF for Exchange” – Graphic technology: Prepress digital data exchange
• PDF/A "PDF for Archive" – Document management: Electronic document file format for long-term preservation
• And more
PDF standardised subsets
PDF is platform independent
• Documents that should be printed. • Documents that should have a specific appearance. • Documents that should be archived.
PDF is great for:
Creating a PDF
• Scan to PDF • PDF printer driver • “Save as PDF” from within an application • Using a software library
Different ways to create a PDF.
LaTeX
pronounced: /ˈlɑːtɛk/ LAH-tek
LaTeX – A document preparation system
LaTeX is a high-quality typesetting system; it includes features designed for the production of technical and scientific documentation.
!– www.latex-project.org
Evolution
• LaTeX is the de facto standard for the communication and publication of scientific documents.
• LaTeX is available as free software. • Allows very easy generation of
• Table of contents • Page numbering • Document headers and footers • Index of important terms in your document
• LaTeX documents are plain text, allowing • Easy use of your favourite VCS • Easy collaboration on documents • Small file sizes
• LaTeX comes with a package system – just like TYPO3 – currently offering approx. 4,800 additional packages.
What you probably already know.
• Links and cross-references • PDF bookmarks • Bibliography • Tables spanning multiple pages • Set PDF metadata • Generation of barcodes, QR codes, etc. • Custom styles for your content • Automatic generation of graphics
What else can LaTeX do for you?
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Brilliant!Let’s do everything with LaTeX now.
A very short introduction into LaTeX
Let’s write some LaTeX.Let us start with a very simple paragraph.
Can we have something bold?
How about a little bullet list? • red • green • blue
Can I have a table, please.
Let us start with a very simple paragraph.
Can we have something \textbf{bold}?
How about a little bullet list?!\begin{itemize}!! \item red!! \item green!! \item blue!\end{itemize}
Sorry. Not today.
How to get a PDF from LaTeX?
Challenging Path
Fear not!
Indoctrinatr PDF generation service
How does Indoctrinatr work?
Web-InterfaceREST-Interface
A beautiful & up-to-date contract.
A beautiful diagram.
• Simple ZIP container • Containing configuration • Templates • All required assets
Indoctrinatr template packs.
ExamplesTested under real world conditions. ;)
ACO Drain Design – datasheets
A catalogue challenge
Approximately 15,000 products Approximately 60 languages
ACO Haustechnik – datasheets
ACO Haustechnik – datasheets• Headers and Footers • Optional info boxes • 3 column layout • Optional sections • Tables spanning multiple pages • Links to product website • Up-to-date data from PIM
formhandler finisherUsing the REST-interface to send form data.
DropletUsing the REST-interface to send data.
Roadmap
User Management
Parser Pipeline
Indoctrinatr-Tools
SaaS
? Questions
Thanks a lot!To the Indoctrinatr team at dkd!
Thank you for listening
www.dkd.dedkd Internet Service GmbH . Kaiserstraße 73 . 60329 Frankfurt am Main
List of References“Indoctrinatr – PDF generation service”
Autor: Søren SchaffsteinDatum: 2014-10-13
List of References
Images
[1] ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG. ACO. The future ofdrainage.
[2] ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG. Grating.
[3] Media Loot. Location Icon. URL: http://medialoot.com/item/free-vector-map-location-pins/.
[4] Søren Schaffstein. Blue Wave.
[5] Søren Schaffstein. Blurred Flower.
[6] Søren Schaffstein. Challenging Path.
[7] Søren Schaffstein. Climbing a rock.
[8] Søren Schaffstein. dkd Pizza.
[9] Søren Schaffstein. Donut and LEGO Simpsons.
[10] Søren Schaffstein. Green Butterfly.
[11] Søren Schaffstein. Illuminated Trishaw.
[12] Søren Schaffstein. Line of Tags.
[13] Søren Schaffstein. On top of the Rock.
[14] Søren Schaffstein. Protected Place.
[15] Søren Schaffstein. Roadmap.
[16] Søren Schaffstein and Simone Schaffstein. Cactus Ice CreamCone.
[17] taymtaym. Girl in Latex Suit. URL: https://www.flickr.com/photos/taymtaym/13663386063.
[18] texample.net. LaTeX example graphics. URL: http://www.texample.net.
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