Create or edit PDF's in FileMaker Pro, without plugins. Pure JavaScript with locally stored library 'pdf-lib'.
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Download and open the zipped Filemaker Pro database
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At the main menu, click on either of large icon buttons: one button for heading straight to the fully-functioning PDF editor and one button to begin learning how to build one yourself
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In the PDF editor click on the '?' button for instructions on where to begin
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In the training sections, follow the onscreen instructions (on the right):
- Applicable scripts will be noted
- scripts that contain JavaScript variables/code will also include comments that will help to explain what is being done
- helpful resource links are mentioned in script comments
- after finishing one section, move to the next one in the Layouts drop-down menu
This database uses the JavaScript Library "pdf-lib" (https://pdf-lib.js.org)
This database is completely self contained and all the required JavaScript Library data has been stored locally in the database.