Indoctrinatr – Open Source PDF generation service
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Indoctrinatr PDF generation service CEO, dkd Internet Service GmbH Søren Schaffstein
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In a time where more and more tasks happen directly in the web and media suggests the "paperless office" to be within reach, digital documents take on an important role. The PDF format is one very interesting standard to work with since PDF documents offer an interesting range of features: * High compatibility with a huge range of devices and operating systems * Preservation of the documents optical appearance * Important documents can be digitally signed * Can be printed and signed manually (e. g. for contracts) * Offline storage of downloaded documents is easy Many libraries exist that allow the creation of PDF documents. Unfortunately most are somehow limited in functionality, require good programming skills or come with high licensing cost. On the other hand an immensly powerful solution to PDF creation under a free license exists with LaTeX. This inspired us at dkd to write an Open Source service to make the power of LaTeX available to web applications via a REST interface. "Indoctrinatr" is a powerful toolkit that enables developers to easily create LaTeX templates that can be accessed via web- or REST-interface and thus create data driven PDF documents with ease. This talk will give a very short introduction to LaTeX and why it is a great choice for PDF creation. By means of different real world examples the advantages of a document generation service will be demonstrated. Within the range of examples will be: * Generation of customised contracts via the web-interface * Generation of data driven graphics within a PDF * Generation of custom address labels with generated barcodes via a TYPO3 extension using the REST-interface
Transcript of Indoctrinatr – Open Source PDF generation service
Indoctrinatr PDF generation service
CEO, dkd Internet Service GmbHSøren Schaffstein
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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