PdfDocuments will be available as add-on to the Pyro library

[Nils Haeck]

The new "pyro" library will eventually replace DtpDocuments. PdfDocuments will be an add-on for this library, and in the first version it will be able to:

- Import PDF files
- Render PDF to bitmap/screen/printer, with very high quality (256 level anti-aliasing)
- Support for PDF filters:
- AsciiHex, Ascii85, CittFax, LZW, Flate, and DCT (jpeg).
- Supports 40 and 128 bit encryption with user/owner password
- Support for inline images and "XObject" (standard) images
- Support for shapes
- Support for many of the PDF colorspaces
- Support for truetype embedded fonts (no Type1 fonts yet)

All this is done natively, so no dependence on any other library or dll!

Nils

[JanN]

Hi Nils!

Any information on the release date of PdfDocuments? The features of that component sound very promising.

Regards,
Jan