java - pdf - generator

Boilerplate to fill a pdf form (template) with data at the runtime.

Use cases

1. To generate certificates.
2. To generate monthly bills. (via services)

Libraries used

1. itextpdf

Technologies used

1. Acroforms

Acroforms are the placeholder for your text input in a document. Also available in Open Office document.

The Untitled.pdf document used in this example contains 1 acroform field named box-1.