There is a widespread belief that PDFs are largely static documents. In many cases, that’s true. However, advanced functionality can make it possible to introduce new features and capabilities into the documents you handle. Making your PDF software “smarter” with selective scripting capabilities can help you streamline essential tasks. With Tungsten Power PDF 5, users can access a powerful internal JavaScript engine to maximize flexibility.

The Need for Effective Scripting

Many tasks within Power PDF are easy to accomplish, such as rearranging documents, adding or removing pages and more. However, some automation is more desirable when faced with the need to repeat the same tasks repeatedly. Likewise, functions that can assist you in processing forms or handling large batches of digital documents can be a boon to your document workflows.

You can interact with many objects and elements within PDF files and Power PDF using JavaScript. This functionality creates valuable opportunities to customize workflows to suit your specific needs. Let’s consider some of what you can do with this capability.

What Can You Do With JavaScript in Power PDF 5?

We’ve built the JavaScript engine in Power PDF 5 to offer extensive capabilities. It can interface with almost every part of the software, leading to extensive potential capabilities. Based on your needs, you or your teams can design custom scripts you can call in several ways. You can call your functions directly from the JavaScript console, for example. However, you can also add these functions straight to one of your toolbar ribbons, providing scripting access with the click of a button.

Potential capabilities to explore:

• Processing forms by adding or modifying fields, extracting or inputting data from other sources and more.
• Meeting batch processing needs by creating a low-level automation script for handling tasks within Power PDF.
• Importing and exporting data to and from forms or other documents based on specific needs.

Let’s drill down on this functionality for a few examples of what you can do.

Example Use Cases for JavaScript

There are many ways to use JavaScript, but a few examples provide immediate insight into using this functionality. Some potential applications include:

• Inserting blank pages for spacing purposes. Doing so manually may be very time-consuming in very long documents. Instead, you can use JavaScript to insert these pages at your desired location automatically.
• Process form data by extracting information or manipulating forms. For example, you might create form fields throughout a document using a JavaScript function.
• Reverse the order of a document. Sometimes, scanners or software create documents in the wrong page order. You can script the reversal instead of using drag-and-drop to rearrange the document.

These are just a few basic ideas, but a closer look at the available functions and commands clarifies that there are many possibilities.

Enjoy a Free and Handy Reference Guide

We want to make it easy and accessible for teams to leverage the JavaScript capabilities within Power PDF. To do so, we’ve created an in-depth guide for users. Available as a free download from the Tungsten Marketplace, the JavaScript Reference Guide describes all the elements, objects and commands available to users within Power PDF. A basic understanding of JavaScript is necessary to use this guide most effectively. Rely on this solution to get a head start on maximizing the value of Power PDF.

Explore What Else is Possible With JavaScript in Power PDF 5

A powerful, feature-rich PDF editor can make a difference in your daily document workflow tasks. With Power PDF, you can even engage with functionality to create customized processes aligned with your needs. Through the flexible JavaScript engine built into Power PDF 5, it’s possible to speed up work, eliminate sources of errors and achieve better consistency in your outcomes. Start learning about these capabilities when you download the Reference Guide from the Tungsten Marketplace today.