Detecting and fixing non-conformant PDF files

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ASR

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May 20, 2019, 8:06:54 AM5/20/19
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Hi,

We currently use the IsModified flag to detect if PDFtron fixed something on loading the non conformant pdf.
Clients complaining when they load 3rd party PDFs that are non conformant.
Just wondering if there is a way to detect the type of issue and if the modified pdf can safely be saved as Acrobat does with these same files?

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Ryan

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May 21, 2019, 3:49:19 PM5/21/19
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The following code can be used to check if a PDF has a cross reference table and was repaired.

PDFDoc doc = new PDFDoc(pathToPdf);
doc
.InitSecurityHandler();
bool wasRepaired = doc.HasRepairedXRef();


As you noted, IsModified will return true in this case also. To reset both flags, requires saving the PDF.

>if the modified pdf can safely be saved as Acrobat does with these same files?
Yes, saving will apply the updated xref table. Note that different vendors will repair differently, so it might be good to keep the original file.

We regularly get PDF files that are in a malformed state from other vendors, and we often improve our handling. So if you have not already, please use the latest version of our SDK.

Otherwise, feel free to send us the file if you can so we can review.
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