Extract PDF Form Data
| Description | Extract raw PDF form data from PDF file |
| Jar Path | org.jpedal.examples.acroform.ExtractFormDataAsObject.java |
How to run the code
| Windows: | java -cp %jpedalDir%/jpedal.jar org/jpedal/examples/acroform/ExtractFormDataAsObject inputValues |
| MacOS X Linux: | java -cp $jpedalDir/jpedal.jar org/jpedal/examples/acroform/ExtractFormDataAsObject inputValues |
You may need to add some additional libraries to classpath for encrypted files or tiff support.
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An explanation of the input values
This example expects one input value.
| First value: | The filename (including the path if needed) or a directory containing files. If it contains spaces it must be enclosed by double quotes (ie "C:/Path with spaces/"). |
Other details/screenshot
Extracts raw data as a org.jpedal.objects.acroforms.formData.FormObject object which can be read using full set of getter methods.
Example will write out example output in a directory called forms in the current location with the raw forms data.
Links to related articles
PDF Forms tutorials provides a set of tutorials explaining PDF form functionality, how to customise form components and how to add your own Java listeners to PDF form objects.
Additional optional libraries lists items which may be needed for some PDF files or functionality.
Return to main PDF support section
Click here for the main PDF support area with lots of java examples, PDF tutorials and useful information to get the most out of the JPedal PDF library
