PDF password

rbuser

Hello

The TExtraDevices component, which has alternative support for PDF files,
includes a UserPassword property that assigns a password to the PDF file
that is generated. This is something that I am currently required to use if
generating PDF files.

By their own admission, the 'PDFFile' device doesn't work with RB's standard
EmailSettings functionality. It produces a blank PDF document (albeit
password protected!). They do have their own DeviceExportToMail function but
this doesn't actually seem to work either. Now I just get a 7-page blank PDF
file (still password protected though!).

Does DM have any plans to support the password feature of PDF files in its
own native 'PDF' device?

Jason.

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Jason Sweby
Software Development Manager,
Carval Computing Limited, Plymouth, UK

Payroll - HR - T&A - Access Control

nicocizik

Hi Jason,

Yes, we are strongly considering adding encryption/password protection
options to the built-in PDF device for a future release.

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Regards,

Nico Cizik
Digital Metaphors
http://www.digital-metaphors.com

rbuser

Wonderful news, thank you for letting me know Nico. This would be of great
interest to us.

Jason.

rbuser

Hi Nico,

I see this didn't form part of the 11.05 release (and I wasn't expecting it
to, to be honest). Are you able to tell us when this might make it in to the
package? I need to know as, if it isn't going to be soon, then I am going to
have to use another tool that can generate PDFs with a password.

Many thanks,
Jason.

nicocizik

Hi Jason,

All new features will be added for the next major release of ReportBuilder.
The minor releases are typically for bug fixes and small enhancements. I
unfortunately cannot give any information on when the next major release
will be available.

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Regards,

Nico Cizik
Digital Metaphors
http://www.digital-metaphors.com

rbuser

Thanks Nico, at least I know now that I need to "roll my own" solution
instead of waiting.

Regards,
Jason.