Can CF8 create pdf's on the fly?

For example I want to create pdf's that render different information based on the user.
I have a 2 page set pdf that all users will see, but I want the info that populates the right column on first page to be dynamic based on the user.
Only the right column on the first page is dynamic and is based on the user , everything else would be the same.
Its kind of like using a cfinclude on a regular cf page.
Does this same kind of logic apply to creating PDF's?

Yes, CF 8 has several functions that allow for the dynamic creation of PDF documents. The documentation had all the details.
Manipulating PDF Forms in ColdFusion
http://livedocs.adobe.com/coldfusion/8/htmldocs/formsPDF_01.html#130281
Assembling PDF Documents
http://livedocs.adobe.com/coldfusion/8/htmldocs/cfpdf_01.html#160527
Also here is a nice Blog series that discuess some of the features:
ColdFusion 8: Working with PDFs (Part 1) (July 9, 2007)
ColdFusion 8: Working with PDFs (Part 2) (July 10, 2007)
ColdFusion 8: Working with PDFs - A Problem (July 12, 2007)
ColdFusion 8: Working with PDFs (Part 3) (July 13, 2007)
ColdFusion 8: Working with PDFs (Part 4) (July 13, 2007)
ColdFusion 8: Working with PDFs (Part 5) (July 17, 2007)
ColdFusion 8: Working with PDFs (Part 6) (July 21, 2007)
ColdFusion 8: Working with PDFs (Part 7) (July 24, 2007)
ColdFusion 8: Working with PDFs (Part 8) (July 30, 2007)

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