Author Description
Intended for developers and programmers, this guide to Adobe Systems' Portable Document Format (PDF) details the current specification of the application. It introduces and explains the major aspects of the PDF format, including the imaging model, architecture, syntax, graphics, operators, fonts, and rendering. Twelve pages of color illustrations demonstrate key applications. A companion CD-ROM contains the text in PDF. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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THE THESIS
This technical manual serves as the definitive specification for the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) version 1.4, addressing the need for a standardized framework for document exchange. Adobe Systems Inc. provides this comprehensive documentation to assist developers and programmers in understanding the underlying architecture and implementation requirements of the format. The text establishes the logical constraints and operational standards necessary for creating, rendering, and manipulating PDF files across diverse computing environments.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed technical specifications for the PDF 1.4 imaging model and syntax.
- Comprehensive documentation on graphics operators and font handling.
- Architectural guidelines for document rendering and data structure.
- Twelve pages of color illustrations demonstrating practical applications of the format.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and developers recognize this document as the foundational technical reference for the PDF 1.4 specification. Readers frequently note the high density of the prose, which is intended specifically for those building software that interacts with the Adobe ecosystem.
Page Count:
945
Publication Date:
2002-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201758393
ISBN-13:
9780201758399
Reference
Programming
Software Development
Computer Science
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