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== Mission Statement ==
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== Mission 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.
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Please note that this is a beta version. While fully functional, some special features :
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*Importing 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 PDF documents with restricted permissions
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At the moment, we are planing no further development activity, but we will provide support for active contributers. You can add comments or drop a note on the mailing lists, preferably to dev@graphics.openoffice.org.
  
 
== People ==
 
== People ==
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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
 
*'''"Import '%FILENAE' as"''' is the label for the following combo control. FILENAME is the filename of the PDF document.
 
* 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.)
 
* 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:
 
** Text Document - "Choose 'Text Document' to edit major parts of the text. The document might look different because of reformatting."
 
** Presentation - "Choose 'Presentation' to edit the slides of a presentation in PDF format."
 
** Drawing - "Choose 'Drawing' to edit minor details of the PDF document. This option is best to preserve the layout."
 
* A thumbnail of the PDF is shown in the dialog
 
 
 
;Buttons
 
* Help, Import, Cancel
 
* Import is the default button for the dialog.
 
 
;Mockup
 
[[ Image:PDFImportOptions.png|center|frame|PDF Import Options (mockup [[User:Mmp|Mmp]],18:40, 28 November 2007 (CET)]]
 
  
The latest version has a thumbnail of the PDF document to the left.
 
  
 
[[Category:PDF Import Extension]]
 
[[Category:PDF Import Extension]]

Revision as of 12:18, 3 November 2008

Mission 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.

Please note that this is a beta version. While fully functional, some special features :

  • Importing 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 PDF documents with restricted permissions

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

People

  1. Thorsten Behrens, thb AT openoffice DOT org
  2. akhva AT openoffice DOT org
  3. hi AT openoffice DOT org
  4. Matthias Müller-Prove as user experience engineer

Documentation

Download

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

Articles

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