Frequently Asked Questions
 about PHPDF

 

Who is PHPDF for?

PHPDF is for companies or people who are running a server and want others to be able to save (and print) PDF forms online.

Does PHPDF require a server running PHP?

Yes.

Does PHPDF require clients to run PHP?

No. All clients need is a web browser and Acrobat Reader

I just have a standard RPM installation of PHP, can I use PHPDF?

Yes. No compiling is necessary.

Does PHPDF require the Adobe TK Library for PHP (fdftk)?

No.

Does PHPDF require the PDF Library for PHP?

No.

Why doesn't PHPDF use the PDF Libraries for PHP?

We (and others) discovered that the PDF libraries were not thread safe, so PHPDF is written in native PHP.

Does PHPDF require the Zend Engine on the server?

Yes.

What version of PHP is necessary for PHPDF?

PHPDF runs on PHP versions 3 and above.

Can PHPDF interact with my SQL server to save the final PDF?

Yes. PHPDF supports the same database connectivity that PHP does.

Do vistors to our website have to be running Windows?

No. They need a web browser and the ability to fill in PDF forms. That includes a lot of operating systems. We have successfully tested compatiblity with Windows (2000, XP, ME, 98, 98 SE, 95, 3.1), Mac, Linux, OS/2 and a number of UNIX'es.

Can I have the final PDF sent via e-mail?

Yes.

Do I need to know how to program in PHP to use PHPDF?

No. You do not need to know any PHP.

Does PHPDF require Adobe Acrobat?

No and Yes. Specifically, one does not need Acrobat to use PHPDF. However, you will need the full version of Acrobat or a compatible PDF editor to create the PDF forms to be used by PHPDF.