Generate PDF from Java
Add fast template-based document generation to Java applications.
- Templates enable non-developers and end-users to easily create and change the content and layout of PDF documents.
- Changes to documents can take place outside of normal software development lifecycles.
Docmosis has been designed for high performance PDF generation from Java applications. Single page documents are typically generated sub-second. The ability to perform parallel and distributed processing makes it possible to generate hundred-of-thousands of documents per hour.
// Configuration and initialisation
Configuration config = new Configuration(licenseKey, site, path); SystemManager.initialise(config);// Create a data provider and add some “key”:”value” pairs
DataProviderBuilder dpb = new DataProviderBuilder();
dpb.add(“message”, “This docgen engine is working great!”)// Specify template and output files and formats
File templateFile = new File(“myTemplate.docx”);
File outputFile = new File(“result.pdf”);// Generate the document
DocumentProcessor.renderDoc(templateFile, outputFile, dpb.getDataProvider());
An API-First Approach
The integration with Java depends upon the product.
The Cloud or Tornado products:
- Use as a Web Service via a REST API.
- Send JSON or XML data using HTTPS POST.
- Data is merged with a template to generate a document.
- Generated documents can be: returned as a stream in the response; emailed; stored to AWS S3.
The Docmosis-Java product:
- A JAR file embedded in the Java application.
- Data provided as: JSON or XML (recommended); Delimited text; Java POJOs; Database queries.
- Write documents to File or OutputStream.
PDF Generation using Templates
How to create PDF files from Java.
- Create templates using Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Writer. No special plugins needed.
- Leverage these richly featured editors to: specify page size/margins; design headers and footers; format tables and lay out images; create bullet and numbered lists; add page numbering or table of contents.
- Add plain-text placeholders, just by typing, to control the position and behaviour of dynamic content.
- The Java application sends data to be merged with the template.
- Docmosis will: insert text/images into the body, headers and footers; conditionally add/remove any content; perform calculations; loop over repeating data to fill tables or lists; format data/numbers and much more.
- The generated document is converted to the PDF format and delivered as instructed.
| Cloud | Tornado | Docmosis-Java |
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| Suitable For | ||
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Teams that prefer someone else to manage and monitor the infrastructure and ensure service availability. The easiest way to try Docmosis. Fastest way to complete proof of concept. |
Teams that already host, run and manage their own application servers. Easily switch between Cloud/Tornado during proof of concept by changing web service URL. Requires some setup to run the engine. |
Teams that have an approved Java stack to meet internal requirements. Moving from code-based PDF libraries so non-developers can contribute to document changes. Requires more detailed understanding when embedding in Java application. |
| Common Features | ||
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Create templates in DOCX (Microsoft Word) and ODT (LibreOffice Writer). Generate documents in PDF, DOCX, ODT and TXT formats. |
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| Hosting | ||
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SaaS hosted using AWS. Processing occurs in user-controlled regions (US, EU, AU). Scales under load to provide a fast, high-availability and reliable service. Monitored 24/7 by our team with published:
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Self-hosted stand-alone application. Options to run multi-threaded and distribute load over multiple servers.
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Java Library that requires the installation of additional software dependencies. Options to run multi-threaded and distribute load over multiple servers. Configuration options to control:
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| Unique Features | ||
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API includes template management features (Upload, List, Delete, Batch, etc.) Web Console where users can: upload templates/images; test document rendering; manage the account. With enterprise features:
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Designed to run in a protected environment where network access is restricted. Store and source templates from:
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Designed to run in a protected environment where network access is restricted. Javadoc provides detailed documentation from within Java IDE. |
| Pricing | ||
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Usage based pricing (pages/month) Starts from $49 / month. No overage charges. No blocking at quota. |
One-off fee for a perpetual license. Includes access to support/updates for 12 months. Optional annual renewal of support/updates. |
One-off fee for a perpetual license. Includes access to support/updates for 12 months. Optional annual renewal of support/updates. |
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