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Engineers' PDF
(2 Days, Hands-on)
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A short course in PDF File Structure
Support
Engineers’ PDF is a two-day, hands-on, technical
introduction to the PDF file format. It discusses the basics of the
structure and contents of a PDF file,
emphasizing those parts of the PDF specification most important to
printed documents. The course is a good, quick introduction to PDF
structure
for people who need to examine and diagnose troublesome PDF files.
Note that this is a class in the PDF file structure, not the use
of Adobe Acrobat. The course does examine some commercial tools
that are useful in the diagnosis of PDF problems.
Students
are encouraged to bring their own samples of troubled PDF for examination
in class.
Course Objective
Students
will leave class knowing how to examine and interpret PDF files and diagnose
PDF problems.
Prerequisites
A good technical background. Programming experience will be helpful, though not necessary.
Audience
Printer field support engineers and other support personnel who need a familiarity with PDF file structure.
Course
Outline
Day 1
| - PDF Data Types |
| - PDF Objects |
| - PDF File format |
| - The Page Tree |
| - Content Streams |
| - Simple Drawing |
- Introduction to Color |
| - Drawing Text |
| - Coordinate Transforms |
| - Compression and Transmission Filters |
Day 2
| - Color and Color Spaces |
| - Image XObjects |
| - Form XObjects |
| - Transparency |
| - PDF Font Structure |
| - Examination of Common PDF Files |
| - PDF/X and PDF/A |
| - PDF Troubleshooting Tools |
Pricing, Availability, and On-Site Classes
Troubleshooting PostScript is taught four times per year in Costa Mesa, California. See class schedule for a list of locations, dates and class cost.
This class can also be taught on-site; click here for details.
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