Different options to combine pdfs.

[YogLC]

I have a requirement where I would like to assemble a single pdf from multiple pdf documents (# of pdf will be determine at runtime)

What are my options?

I have already tried orchestration with Assembler Service but I need to explore more options.

Is there is a way to directly use Assembler Service from Java/EJB client without  designing orchestration  ?

Thanks

YogLC

[Jasmin_Charbonn · Accepted solution]

Yes. Every service that exist in LiveCycle can be orchestrated (using Workbench) or can be called directly using one of the method of invocation we provide (email, java api, watched folder, remoting, workspace, web service).

In fact in an orichestration, it just uses the java interface to invoke the different services.

Take a look at the following url: http://livedocs.adobe.com/livecycle/8.2/programLC/programmer/help/001472.html

Jasmin

[YogLC]

Thank you Jasmin.

From license and cost perspective what are minimum ( LiveCycle ES) required licensing solutions/components needed to be purchased to combine pdfs?

Use Assembler Service + Orchestration then invoke process from Java / EJB client ?

Use Assembler Service  to invoke directly from Java / EJB client ?

i.e. which will cost less

Thanks

YogLC

[Jasmin_Charbonn]

According to this document http://help.adobe.com/en_US/livecycle/8.2/solutioncomponents_services.pdf you get Assembler when you have a license for one of the following service : Content Services ES,Forms ES,Output ES,PDF Generator ES,PDF Generator 3D ES.

Once you have a license, there's no cost different wether you use the EJB client or use an orchestration.

Jasmin