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While
the vast majority of PDF files in the world are intended
simply for viewing and printing, PDF is also a superb
environment in which to develop scripting solutions
for a enormous array of functional and aesthetic applications.
Why
is PDF such a great place to develop JavaScript applications?
- PORTABILITY:
PDF files may be used online or offline, may be edited,
saved, emailed, edited, saved again, and finally submitted,
all without regard for servers, browsers, session
variables, connectivity and all the other "issues"
that often stall interactive content development and
deployment. PDF is genuinely portable.
- RELIABILITY:
Since PDF files operate within the free multiplatform
Adobe Reader, JS applications within PDF are inherently
cross-platform and ubiquitous.
- COST
EFFECTIVE: The extraordinary range of JS-available
functionality in Adobe Reader and Acrobat makes even
very sophisticated applications quick and easy to
develop compared with other solutions.
- VENDOR-INDEPENDENCE:
It's all just PDF and JavaScript, plus know-how. You
don't even technically need Adobe Acrobat, so you
can take over or transition development when and however
you want.
Some
uses of JavaScript in PDF include:
- Intelligent
Forms, including questionnaires, tests and polls
- Calculations
and graphs using data from form-fields
- Document
automation / workflow operations
- "Kiosk"
applications such as catalogs and CD-ROM interfaces
- Interactive
training and presentation materials
Why
use Document Solutions for your PDF JavaScript programming
needs?
- OUR
REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE: DSI has delivered PDF
services since 1996. We know the subject. All clients
are made happy, without exception.
- CREATIVE
DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS: Need help articulating your
JavaScript development goals? We can help you define
your project in both operational and technical terms.
- YOU
GET BACK TO WORK: Outsourcing JavaScript development
work allows you to focus on what you want your application
to do, not how to make the PDF file actually do
it.
- DETOUR
PAST THE LEARNING CURVE: Sure, JavaScript is JavaScript,
but PDF JavaScript includes a LOT of functionality
that is very special to PDF. When you use DSI to jumpstart
your PDF JavaScript development, you get it done right
the first time.
- SERIOUS
SUPPORT: DSI will actively support the code we
develop, or assist our clients in developing. We'll
update or upgrade your files with new features on
your request.
Get
in touch today to learn more about our scripting services!
(If
you are already familiar with JavaScript, you might
want to start with the JavaScript
for Acrobat API Reference (PDF).)
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