Overview:

Sometimes, instead of classic image type files (JPEG, PNG etc.), PDF files need to be added to a document.

 

Solution:

There are 3 different methods of usage for PDF files in a XF Designer document:

Example 1:

A PDF file can be inserted as an image in the document's static region or body. This can be achieved by accessing the Insert Image dialog.

 

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Example 2:

 

A PDF file can be inserted as a background image. An example on how to insert a PDF file as a background image for a page's body is presented below.

 

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1. Access the Pagination dialog bar, right click on a Page Layout and select the Properties option from the contextual menu.

 

 

 

2. The Page Layout dialog will be displayed and from the Regions menu a background image can be set for the body be selecting the Borders and Background button.

 

 

 

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Example 3:

 

A PDF file can be inserted as an External Document.

 

To add an External Document to a document, the steps presented at the Add Document page must be followed.

 

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