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compose_pdf
compose_pdf ([doc])
The compose_pdf interactive function publishes a document as PDF output. This function assumes the DCF file defines a pdf composer.
The doc parameter specifies the document to process. If doc is not specified, the current document is used.
This function returns the following values:
Value
Description
-1
The publishing process was cancelled.
0
An error occurred.
1
The publishing process completed successfully.
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The File > Publish > PDF File menu option uses this function. Publishing parameters are entered in the Publish PDF File dialog box.