Re: [Flashcoders] PDF2SWF - or other means to convert bytestream PDF to SWF??
By the way, using flashpaper in an automated server environment violates the license agreement. Though if you are a small operation, adobe may not bother to go after you. -David R On 9/28/06, Ray Chuan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, you might want to look at FlashPaper: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashpaper/ On 9/28/06, Ettwein, Josh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a need to consume PDFs with the flash player - no problem in the > past - just use PDF2SWF to convert to multiframe SWF and loadMovie. The > problem I'm having now is that the specs I've been given require that no > PDF files be stored on the server, so the PDF can't physically exist, > even in a temp dir for PDF2SWF to hit it. I can't really see a way to > pass the byte stream of the PDF as it is rendered from the database > content from .Net into PDF2SWF to render the SWF. Anyone else ever pull > this off? > > > > If it's not possible (in a reasonably straightforward manner) to do it > dynamically, I will just tell the powers that be that they're just going > to have to store the PDF in a temp dir on the server until PDF2SWF is > done with it and then just destroy it. I don't really see a problem with > that, and I've done it with great success in the past, but there's a lot > of PII (personally identifiable info) in these PDFs we're creating, and > the execs are concerned about storing anything for even a moment. > > > > If anyone has a solution that fits my needs, I would be forever > grateful. :-) > > > > Josh > > ___ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com > -- Cheers, Ray Chuan ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] PDF2SWF - or other means to convert bytestream PDF to SWF??
On 9/27/06, Ettwein, Josh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a need to consume PDFs with the flash player - no problem in the past - just use PDF2SWF to convert to multiframe SWF and loadMovie. The problem I'm having now is that the specs I've been given require that no PDF files be stored on the server, so the PDF can't physically exist, even in a temp dir for PDF2SWF to hit it. I can't really see a way to pass the byte stream of the PDF as it is rendered from the database content from .Net into PDF2SWF to render the SWF. Anyone else ever pull this off? If it's not possible (in a reasonably straightforward manner) to do it dynamically, I will just tell the powers that be that they're just going to have to store the PDF in a temp dir on the server until PDF2SWF is done with it and then just destroy it. I don't really see a problem with that, and I've done it with great success in the past, but there's a lot of PII (personally identifiable info) in these PDFs we're creating, and the execs are concerned about storing anything for even a moment. I hope they don't find out that the PDF is also stored in memory while it's converting! Next they'll ask you to convert the file without it ever actually going into RAM! Seriously though, if it were me, I'd tell them it has to be in a temp file and will be destroyed as soon as it's converted. If you can't convince them, and you have a linux server, you might look into FIFOs / named pipes. Basically, what you do is something like: // create a FIFO called 'temp.pdf' this is not a file, but a 'named pipe'. Nothing is stored on disk mkfifo temp.pdf // start the pdf2swf conversion in the background pdf2swf temp.pdf & // simulate transfering data from the network. // the data will get passed directly to pdf2swf without going to disk cat inputFile.pdf > temp.pdf Another option is to use tmpfs, basically it's a ramdisk, that will not be stored (it's only in RAM). And finally...pdf2swf is opensource, so it shouldn't be too hard to add an option to read from stdin and write from stdout. If anyone has a solution that fits my needs, I would be forever grateful. :-) Josh Good luck! -David R ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] PDF2SWF - or other means to convert bytestream PDF to SWF??
>>yeah. But Josh said that files are ok. Hi Ray. So I can understand where we are having a disconnect, please post where Josh said that. Josh clearly stated, "The problem I'm having now is that the specs I've been given require that no PDF files be stored on the server, so the PDF can't physically exist, even in a temp dir for PDF2SWF to hit it". What do you interpret that to mean? To me, it does not mean as you suggested the following scenario, "if a pdf file is created (with PIs and everything), as long as you have a file lock no one else can open it while you're using it." Josh acknowledged he is looking for a stream of a PDF, not a file (locked or not). So far, there doesn't seem to be a solution to that anyone has proposed. Jason Merrill Bank of America Learning & Organization Effectiveness - Technology Solutions ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] PDF2SWF - or other means to convert bytestream PDF to SWF??
Hi, yeah. But Josh said that files are ok. For example, when you watch a YouTube video in Firefox, the data is downloaded into your cache but you can't open it because there's a file lock. Similarly, if a pdf file is created (with PIs and everything), as long as you have a file lock no one else can open it while you're using it. Sorry if i wasn't clear about this. On 9/28/06, Merrill, Jason <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>"FlashPaper 2 allows anyone to convert printable files into Macromedia >>Flash documents or PDF files with one click." >> >>Note the usage of the conjunction "or". Yes, FILES. Not STREAMS. Maybe you could re-read his original post (or even the thread title) and then reply. :) Jason Merrill Bank of America Learning & Organization Effectiveness - Technology Solutions ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Cheers, Ray Chuan ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] PDF2SWF - or other means to convert bytestream PDF to SWF??
>>"FlashPaper 2 allows anyone to convert printable files into Macromedia >>Flash documents or PDF files with one click." >> >>Note the usage of the conjunction "or". Yes, FILES. Not STREAMS. Maybe you could re-read his original post (or even the thread title) and then reply. :) Jason Merrill Bank of America Learning & Organization Effectiveness - Technology Solutions ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] PDF2SWF - or other means to convert bytestream PDF to SWF??
Hi, the site says: "FlashPaper 2 allows anyone to convert printable files into Macromedia Flash documents or PDF files with one click." Note the usage of the conjunction "or". On 9/28/06, Merrill, Jason <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>Hi, >>you might want to look at FlashPaper: I don't think Flashpaper will do a "bytestream PDF" which is what he was looking for. Flashpaper creates physical .swf files. Correct me if I am wrong. Jason Merrill Bank of America Learning & Organization Effectiveness - Technology Solutions >>-Original Message- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:flashcoders- >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ray Chuan >>Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 4:30 AM >>To: Flashcoders mailing list >>Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] PDF2SWF - or other means to convert bytestream PDF >>to SWF?? >> >>Hi, >>you might want to look at FlashPaper: >> >>http://www.adobe.com/products/flashpaper/ >> >>On 9/28/06, Ettwein, Josh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> I have a need to consume PDFs with the flash player - no problem in the >>> past - just use PDF2SWF to convert to multiframe SWF and loadMovie. The >>> problem I'm having now is that the specs I've been given require that no >>> PDF files be stored on the server, so the PDF can't physically exist, >>> even in a temp dir for PDF2SWF to hit it. I can't really see a way to >>> pass the byte stream of the PDF as it is rendered from the database >>> content from .Net into PDF2SWF to render the SWF. Anyone else ever pull >>> this off? >>> >>> >>> >>> If it's not possible (in a reasonably straightforward manner) to do it >>> dynamically, I will just tell the powers that be that they're just going >>> to have to store the PDF in a temp dir on the server until PDF2SWF is >>> done with it and then just destroy it. I don't really see a problem with >>> that, and I've done it with great success in the past, but there's a lot >>> of PII (personally identifiable info) in these PDFs we're creating, and >>> the execs are concerned about storing anything for even a moment. >>> >>> >>> >>> If anyone has a solution that fits my needs, I would be forever >>> grateful. :-) >>> >>> >>> >>> Josh >>> >>> ___ >>> Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>> To change your subscription options or search the archive: >>> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >>> >>> Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software >>> Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training >>> http://www.figleaf.com >>> http://training.figleaf.com >>> >> >> >>-- >>Cheers, >>Ray Chuan >>___ >>Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>To change your subscription options or search the archive: >>http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >> >>Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software >>Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training >>http://www.figleaf.com >>http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Cheers, Ray Chuan ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] PDF2SWF - or other means to convert bytestream PDF to SWF??
>>Hi, >>you might want to look at FlashPaper: I don't think Flashpaper will do a "bytestream PDF" which is what he was looking for. Flashpaper creates physical .swf files. Correct me if I am wrong. Jason Merrill Bank of America Learning & Organization Effectiveness - Technology Solutions >>-Original Message- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:flashcoders- >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ray Chuan >>Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 4:30 AM >>To: Flashcoders mailing list >>Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] PDF2SWF - or other means to convert bytestream PDF >>to SWF?? >> >>Hi, >>you might want to look at FlashPaper: >> >>http://www.adobe.com/products/flashpaper/ >> >>On 9/28/06, Ettwein, Josh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> I have a need to consume PDFs with the flash player - no problem in the >>> past - just use PDF2SWF to convert to multiframe SWF and loadMovie. The >>> problem I'm having now is that the specs I've been given require that no >>> PDF files be stored on the server, so the PDF can't physically exist, >>> even in a temp dir for PDF2SWF to hit it. I can't really see a way to >>> pass the byte stream of the PDF as it is rendered from the database >>> content from .Net into PDF2SWF to render the SWF. Anyone else ever pull >>> this off? >>> >>> >>> >>> If it's not possible (in a reasonably straightforward manner) to do it >>> dynamically, I will just tell the powers that be that they're just going >>> to have to store the PDF in a temp dir on the server until PDF2SWF is >>> done with it and then just destroy it. I don't really see a problem with >>> that, and I've done it with great success in the past, but there's a lot >>> of PII (personally identifiable info) in these PDFs we're creating, and >>> the execs are concerned about storing anything for even a moment. >>> >>> >>> >>> If anyone has a solution that fits my needs, I would be forever >>> grateful. :-) >>> >>> >>> >>> Josh >>> >>> ___ >>> Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>> To change your subscription options or search the archive: >>> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >>> >>> Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software >>> Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training >>> http://www.figleaf.com >>> http://training.figleaf.com >>> >> >> >>-- >>Cheers, >>Ray Chuan >>___ >>Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>To change your subscription options or search the archive: >>http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >> >>Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software >>Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training >>http://www.figleaf.com >>http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] PDF2SWF - or other means to convert bytestream PDF to SWF??
Hi, you might want to look at FlashPaper: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashpaper/ On 9/28/06, Ettwein, Josh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a need to consume PDFs with the flash player - no problem in the past - just use PDF2SWF to convert to multiframe SWF and loadMovie. The problem I'm having now is that the specs I've been given require that no PDF files be stored on the server, so the PDF can't physically exist, even in a temp dir for PDF2SWF to hit it. I can't really see a way to pass the byte stream of the PDF as it is rendered from the database content from .Net into PDF2SWF to render the SWF. Anyone else ever pull this off? If it's not possible (in a reasonably straightforward manner) to do it dynamically, I will just tell the powers that be that they're just going to have to store the PDF in a temp dir on the server until PDF2SWF is done with it and then just destroy it. I don't really see a problem with that, and I've done it with great success in the past, but there's a lot of PII (personally identifiable info) in these PDFs we're creating, and the execs are concerned about storing anything for even a moment. If anyone has a solution that fits my needs, I would be forever grateful. :-) Josh ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Cheers, Ray Chuan ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
[Flashcoders] PDF2SWF - or other means to convert bytestream PDF to SWF??
I have a need to consume PDFs with the flash player - no problem in the past - just use PDF2SWF to convert to multiframe SWF and loadMovie. The problem I'm having now is that the specs I've been given require that no PDF files be stored on the server, so the PDF can't physically exist, even in a temp dir for PDF2SWF to hit it. I can't really see a way to pass the byte stream of the PDF as it is rendered from the database content from .Net into PDF2SWF to render the SWF. Anyone else ever pull this off? If it's not possible (in a reasonably straightforward manner) to do it dynamically, I will just tell the powers that be that they're just going to have to store the PDF in a temp dir on the server until PDF2SWF is done with it and then just destroy it. I don't really see a problem with that, and I've done it with great success in the past, but there's a lot of PII (personally identifiable info) in these PDFs we're creating, and the execs are concerned about storing anything for even a moment. If anyone has a solution that fits my needs, I would be forever grateful. :-) Josh ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
