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PTC ALD PDF Configuration File (.appcf)
A Arbortext Editor environment provides a default XML configuration file that supports publishing of PDF with the PTC ALD engine:
Arbortext-path/app/standard.appcf
The file is made up of five main elements, with which you can configure groups of PDF properties and settings.
Print element (required)
The outputs to which the document will be printed, and page areas such as crop marks (cutting guides)
Format element (required)
Format specific options such as number of format passes to take
DocumentProperties element (optional)
Document properties such as title and author, and custom properties
FormatHooks element (optional)
Custom JavaScript functions to run during formatting
Changes made to this element and its children would most likely not be supported. They have a significant impact on performance and can negatively alter the publishing process.
Debug element (optional)
Debugging settings
Changes made to this element and its children would most likely not be supported. They have a significant impact on performance and can negatively alter the publishing process.