n2pdf 3.2 - Attachments (R5)
This database shows the attachment conversion options of n2pdf. This database contains a number of documents that all have a file attachment in different formats in the rich text field "$File". The main purpose of this database is to show how easy it is when using n2pdf to convert file attachments to the PDF format. The scripts are kept as simple as possible. The technical integration is found in the script library "n2pdf".
Note: Please note that the StarOffice Server - PDF Converter must be installed for using the Convert mode.
In the navigation of the database, various views are present, which demonstrate the various aspects of the attachment conversion.
"Import Attachments" view
This view shows how you can import attachments as imports, or insert the attachment into the PDF file as an "embedded object".
| • | When selecting "Import Attachments" all attachments contained in the documents are converted to the PDF where they are visible. |
| • | In the selection "Embed Attachments" you may define (via the dialogue) what is to happen with the attachments, when embedding them in the PDF. |
"Link attachments" view
This view shows how attachments can be stored externally and a link to this file can be created in the PDF file.
"Zip attachments" view
This view shows how n2pdf can handle compressed attachments.
View "Attachment by field or name"
This view shows how attachments can be be selected for acceptance by use of the filename and storage in a field.
The button "Status" allows selected documents to be turned "on" or "off" as desired.