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== Mission Statement ==
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==Results==
''Provide an extension to import PDF documents with OpenOffice.org''
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The PDF Import extension allows you to import and modify PDF documents in OpenOffice.org Draw and export it to the Open Document Format (ODF). We keep the layout of imported PDF document as close as possible to the original document. This version supports PDF documents up to version 1.4. You can install this extension via the extension manager in the tools menu of OpenOffice.org. You need at least OpenOffice.org 3.0 beta or later to install this extension.
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You will find the extension at the OpenOffice.org extension repository [http://extensions.services.openoffice.org/project/pdfimport].
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Please note that this is a beta version. While fully functional, some special features that still need to be worked on:
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*Processing layout of LaTeX PDF
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*Import of complex vector graphics elements
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*Processing of tables
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*Processing of transform matrix for JPG
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*Import of ESP graphics
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*RTL text/font support
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*Import of encrypted PDF documents
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At the moment, we are planing no further development activity, but we will provide support for active contributors. You can add comments or drop a note on the mailing lists, preferably to dev@graphics.openoffice.org.
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== Proposal for a 1.0 release ==
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proposal for an [[Pdf_Import_Extension/Announcement | announcement]] for a 1.0 release.
  
 
== People ==
 
== People ==
 
# Thorsten Behrens, thb AT openoffice DOT org
 
# Thorsten Behrens, thb AT openoffice DOT org
# akhva AT openoffice DOT org
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# Sven Jacobi, sj AT openoffice DOT org
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# Philipp Lohmann, pl AT openoffice DOT org
 
# hi AT openoffice DOT org
 
# hi AT openoffice DOT org
# [[Matthias Müller-Prove]] as user experience engineer
 
  
 
== Documentation ==
 
== Documentation ==
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* [http://specs.openoffice.org/appwide/pdf_import/PDFImportUserStories.odt User Stories] by [[User:Mmp|Mmp]], 16:48, 13 November 2007 (CET)
 
* [http://specs.openoffice.org/appwide/pdf_import/PDFImportUserStories.odt User Stories] by [[User:Mmp|Mmp]], 16:48, 13 November 2007 (CET)
  
== User Interface ==
 
=== PDF Import Options Dialog ===
 
Whenever a PDF is selected in the Open dialog and the PDF is not a Hyprid PDF then the user has to choose in which application (Writer, Impress, Draw) the PDF shall be imported. This is done by a subsequent dialog that shows up after the Open dialog has been dismissed.
 
  
;Dialog Title
 
:PDF Import Options
 
  
; Controls
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[[Category:PDF Import Extension]]
*'''"Import '%FILENAE' as"''' is the label for the following combo control. FILENAME is the filename of the PDF document.
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[[Category:Extensions]]
* A combo control to choose between "Text Document", "Presentation" and "Drawing". The default value is "Drawing". But the value is persistent (i.e. the next time the dialog is used, the previously selected option is preselected.)
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[[Category:Effort]]
* A static text field that explains the pros&cons of the currently selected option. It changes according to the current selection of the combo control:
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** Text Document - "Choose 'Text Document' to edit major parts of the text. The document might look different because of reformatting."
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** Presentation - "Choose 'Presentation' to edit the slides of a presentation in PDF format."
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** Drawing - "Choose 'Drawing' to edit minor details of the PDF document. This option is best to preserve the layout."
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* A thumbnail of the PDF is shown in the dialog
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==Download==
  
;Buttons
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The PDF Import Extension in its progressing stages is available from the OpenOffice.org [http://extensions.services.openoffice.org/project/pdfimport Extension Repository].
* Help, Import, Cancel
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* Import is the default button for the dialog.
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;Mockup
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The latest available version is 0.4
[[ Image:PDFImportOptions.png|center|frame|PDF Import Options (mockup [[User:Mmp|Mmp]],18:40, 28 November 2007 (CET)]]
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The latest version has a thumbnail of the PDF document to the left.
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=== Release History ===
  
[[Category:PDF Import Extension]]
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    * 2009-05-01: 0.4: created documents containing shapes now get style assigned (91980), outlined text fill with back (92912)
[[Category:Extensions]]
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    * 2008-09-17: 0.3.2: hybrid PDF import is working again with OOo 3.0 release (93607)
[[Category:Effort]]
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    * 2008-07-11: 0.3.1: added extensions properties for better information in Extension Manager UI in OOo 3.0.
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    * 2008-06-11: 0.3: initial release of PDF Import Extension.
  
 
== Articles ==
 
== Articles ==
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* [http://blogs.sun.com/GullFOSS/entry/pdf_import_first_milestone_reached  PDF Import: First milestone reached] (GullFOSS, December 2007)
 
* [http://blogs.sun.com/GullFOSS/entry/pdf_import_first_milestone_reached  PDF Import: First milestone reached] (GullFOSS, December 2007)
 
* [http://www.oooninja.com/2008/06/pdf-import-hybrid-odf-pdfs-extension-30.html PDF import and hybrid PDFs as a new extension] (OpenOffice.org Ninja, June 2008)
 
* [http://www.oooninja.com/2008/06/pdf-import-hybrid-odf-pdfs-extension-30.html PDF import and hybrid PDFs as a new extension] (OpenOffice.org Ninja, June 2008)
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* [http://www.pcwelt.de/start/software_os/office/praxis/198915/pdfs_gratis_bearbeiten_mit_openoffice/ German: PDFs gratis bearbeiten mit OpenOffice] (PCWelt, June 2009)
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* [http://www.forest.impress.co.jp/article/2009/07/02/pdfimportext10.html Japanese: Sun、OpenOffice.orgでPDFを編集できる「Sun PDF Import Extension」正式公開] (窓の杜, July 2009)
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Latest revision as of 20:52, 3 July 2009

Results

The PDF Import extension allows you to import and modify PDF documents in OpenOffice.org Draw and export it to the Open Document Format (ODF). We keep the layout of imported PDF document as close as possible to the original document. This version supports PDF documents up to version 1.4. You can install this extension via the extension manager in the tools menu of OpenOffice.org. You need at least OpenOffice.org 3.0 beta or later to install this extension.

You will find the extension at the OpenOffice.org extension repository [1].

Please note that this is a beta version. While fully functional, some special features that still need to be worked on:

  • Processing layout of LaTeX PDF
  • Import of complex vector graphics elements
  • Processing of tables
  • Processing of transform matrix for JPG
  • Import of ESP graphics
  • RTL text/font support
  • Import of encrypted PDF documents

At the moment, we are planing no further development activity, but we will provide support for active contributors. You can add comments or drop a note on the mailing lists, preferably to dev@graphics.openoffice.org.

Proposal for a 1.0 release

proposal for an announcement for a 1.0 release.

People

  1. Thorsten Behrens, thb AT openoffice DOT org
  2. Sven Jacobi, sj AT openoffice DOT org
  3. Philipp Lohmann, pl AT openoffice DOT org
  4. hi AT openoffice DOT org

Documentation

Download

The PDF Import Extension in its progressing stages is available from the OpenOffice.org Extension Repository.

The latest available version is 0.4

Release History

   * 2009-05-01: 0.4: created documents containing shapes now get style assigned (91980), outlined text fill with back (92912)
   * 2008-09-17: 0.3.2: hybrid PDF import is working again with OOo 3.0 release (93607)
   * 2008-07-11: 0.3.1: added extensions properties for better information in Extension Manager UI in OOo 3.0.
   * 2008-06-11: 0.3: initial release of PDF Import Extension.

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