Re: how to edit a pdf file in linux
on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 at 06:28:15AM -0500, Nate Bargmann (n0nb@networksplus.net) wrote:
> * Karsten M. Self <karsten@linuxmafia.com> [2004 Jul 22 06:09 -0500]:
> > The point should be reiterated, however, that PDF is a *display* format,
> > not a preferred for for modifying texts, and in general, your best bet
> > is to go back to the source document itself.
>
> So, using pdf2ps and expecting to be able to "edit" the resulting Post
> Script file is probably moot as well.
Actually, that's about the level of editing I'd expect to be reasonable:
you're creating an overlay to put on top of the existing form.
PS => PDF conversions are trivial w/ pstools.
> At times it would nice to be able to download a PDF form and "edit" it
> by adding micely fonted test into the blanks.
Um. Sure. In theory. Refer to standard lore on theory vs. practice.
Peace.
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