Aux Info to PDF Automator allows you to add additional information to your PDF files quickly and easily using an Automator action. The tool is designed to simplify the process of specifying auxiliary information for your PDF documents.
I recently tried out the 'Add Aux Info to PDF' Automator action and found it to be a great tool for adding auxiliary information to PDF files. This action is based on the Quartz 2D system's 'Auxiliary Info' feature, which includes the author, creator, title of the PDF file, and the ability to add user and owner passwords with permissions for printing and copying.
I found that the action only accepts single PDF files as input, not a list of files or folders. Nevertheless, the process is quite simple and can be completed in no time. Upon completion, a new PDF file is created in the /tmp directory. The original PDF file remains untouched and unchanged.
The Automator action uses the command line tool 'pdfauxinfo' and presents a panel with seven text fields, each with a label indicating its purpose. Two password fields are available, which replace typed letters with dot characters. Any text entered in these fields is set as the input PDF's password. If a field is left empty, the related parameter is not changed in the PDF file.
There are also two checkboxes for permissions, with each having three possible states: permit, not permit, and unspecified. The unspecified state means that the action does not alter the respective field in the PDF file, so it retains its original behavior. It is essential to take note of the checkboxes' status, as they are in tri-state mode.
The '128 bit encryption' checkbox is also available, which allows users to encrypt the source PDF with 128 bit encryption. If left unchecked, the source PDF is encrypted with 40 bit encryption.
Overall, I found the 'Add Aux Info to PDF' Automator action to be a useful tool for adding auxiliary information to PDF files with ease. Its straightforward design and simple execution make for a great user experience.
I found that the action only accepts single PDF files as input, not a list of files or folders. Nevertheless, the process is quite simple and can be completed in no time. Upon completion, a new PDF file is created in the /tmp directory. The original PDF file remains untouched and unchanged.
The Automator action uses the command line tool 'pdfauxinfo' and presents a panel with seven text fields, each with a label indicating its purpose. Two password fields are available, which replace typed letters with dot characters. Any text entered in these fields is set as the input PDF's password. If a field is left empty, the related parameter is not changed in the PDF file.
There are also two checkboxes for permissions, with each having three possible states: permit, not permit, and unspecified. The unspecified state means that the action does not alter the respective field in the PDF file, so it retains its original behavior. It is essential to take note of the checkboxes' status, as they are in tri-state mode.
The '128 bit encryption' checkbox is also available, which allows users to encrypt the source PDF with 128 bit encryption. If left unchecked, the source PDF is encrypted with 40 bit encryption.
Overall, I found the 'Add Aux Info to PDF' Automator action to be a useful tool for adding auxiliary information to PDF files with ease. Its straightforward design and simple execution make for a great user experience.
What's New
Version 2.0: N/A