PDF Output, security concerns

Question

Hello there,
I'm using Forms6i & Reports 6i to generate PDF documents. Everything works well. But the generated PDF-files can be changed using the Acrobat Writer. Is there a way to force Reports (or any other tool) to generate PDF-files, which cannot be changed by anyone ? Purpose is the creation of signed documents, which should be archived and therefore these files should be protected against unauthorized access. I know this can be achieved by using Acrobat Writer, but it has to be done automatically through my application. Thanks for any help.

Answer 1

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SavithaG([email protected]):
PDF Output with English characters From Oracle Reports 6i is generated properly.
We are facing problems while generating PDF OutPut with Thai characters . The Reports builder shows proper Thai Character, but when we generate to PDF file the output shows invalid Thai Characters.
The environment variables set for this purpose are:
NLS_LANG was changed to THAI in Reports Server
THAI Fonts were installed in the Reports Server and also the machine hosting the Printer.
If anybodys knows the solution or can give a clue to sorting out this issue, it will be very helpful.
Best Regards,
Savitha.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Now Report will not support multi-char while your DESTYPE='FILE' and DESFORMAT='PDF'. I got the same problem in Tradition Chinese.
So if you want to get a correct PDF file, you
can install a Acrobat Writer first and then
use the following setting: DESTYPE='Printer',
DESFORMAT='PDF',DESNAME='Acrobat PDFWriter'(<== your acrobat printer name).
After that, you can get a PDF file. But you have to key-in PDF file name as Acrobat printer dialog box will show up every time.I'll try to solve the problem to avoid user key-in every time. Now I still have no idea about it :(
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