# pdfToolbox **URL:** https://callas.discourse.group/c/pdftoolbox/5.md [Latest](https://callas.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://callas.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://callas.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [About the pdfToolbox category](https://callas.discourse.group/t/about-the-pdftoolbox-category/9)
**Author:** [@David](https://callas.discourse.group/u/David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 10:37am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/about-the-pdftoolbox-category/9 "2025-04-12T10:37:28Z")
Use this category for any pdfToolbox related topics that aren’t covered in more specialized categories. Before you start a topic in this pdfToolbox category: Make sure you follow the general guidelines for the callas… --- ## [Custom check (any-condition-met) not firing in pdfToolbox , but works correctly in Acrobat's internal Preflight](https://callas.discourse.group/t/custom-check-any-condition-met-not-firing-in-pdftoolbox-but-works-correctly-in-acrobats-internal-preflight/174)
**Author:** [@QuietLagoon45](https://callas.discourse.group/u/QuietLagoon45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/custom-check-any-condition-met-not-firing-in-pdftoolbox-but-works-correctly-in-acrobats-internal-preflight/174 "2026-10-30T11:48:32Z")
I built a check that combines the following conditions: Permissions dictionary has UR3 entry Form field is of type signature Document is encrypted Has PDF/A entry In the check’s preferences I set “Fire if any condit… --- ## [Bug: Unicode character in pdf title trips report generation](https://callas.discourse.group/t/bug-unicode-character-in-pdf-title-trips-report-generation/168)
**Author:** [@Stephen](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Stephen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/bug-unicode-character-in-pdf-title-trips-report-generation/168 "2026-09-20T22:43:45Z")
Just an FYI/ bug report. Was trying to generate a validation report in pdfToolbox CLI Linux V17.0.682 and kept getting an error. 2026-09-16 08:28:03 ReportError 1000 (unknown error) After some experimenting I notice… --- ## [Keeping the content of workspace after upgrade](https://callas.discourse.group/t/keeping-the-content-of-workspace-after-upgrade/152)
**Author:** [@Holger](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Holger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/keeping-the-content-of-workspace-after-upgrade/152 "2026-05-21T12:47:49Z")
Ist there any way to keep my workspace when upgrading pdfToolbox? It will import my Libraries but I always have to configure the Workspace from scratch. --- ## [Profile summary in another language (e.g. english)](https://callas.discourse.group/t/profile-summary-in-another-language-e-g-english/150)
**Author:** [@Christian](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Christian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/profile-summary-in-another-language-e-g-english/150 "2026-05-12T13:43:54Z")
Hello everyone, a customer would like to have a summary of the profile “Verpackung Flexo → Wellpappschachtel (GWG 2022 R1)” (Flexo Packaging → Corrugated Box). I’ve already exported this as a PDF from callas Desktop, bu… --- ## [Add bleed at same angle rather than mirror](https://callas.discourse.group/t/add-bleed-at-same-angle-rather-than-mirror/149)
**Author:** [@mnorthin](https://callas.discourse.group/u/mnorthin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 12:08am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/add-bleed-at-same-angle-rather-than-mirror/149 "2026-05-05T00:08:53Z")
Does anyone know if there is a way to add bleed to a file and have the bleed be at the same angle as the graphic element in the file? See attached image example, currently the mirror option will be the opposite angle an… --- ## [Profile Plan need help](https://callas.discourse.group/t/profile-plan-need-help/147)
**Author:** [@nikleon](https://callas.discourse.group/u/nikleon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/profile-plan-need-help/147 "2026-04-30T06:44:53Z")
Hi , I am tottaly new in Callas and i want to create a Profile plan that covers a CMYK workflow with the following criteria-fixes. Check fonts Embed all fonts Check RGB Convert to CMYK fogra39 (all colour spaces and … --- ## [Slice Map and Overlay -SilverInk](https://callas.discourse.group/t/slice-map-and-overlay-silverink/114)
**Author:** [@dotjpg](https://callas.discourse.group/u/dotjpg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/slice-map-and-overlay-silverink/114 "2026-03-30T13:50:57Z")
Greetings everyone, Problem: Spot-Color Plate is “knocked out” PDF-Origin: Serif Affinity Publisher 2 2.6.3 Toolbox-Version: v.16.1.662 Task: Prepare files for HP-Indigo-7900 SilverInk-Mode Requirements: PA… --- ## [Custom report addition to the inkCoverage page that displays the sum of process and spot colors](https://callas.discourse.group/t/custom-report-addition-to-the-inkcoverage-page-that-displays-the-sum-of-process-and-spot-colors/136)
**Author:** [@Vinnecent](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Vinnecent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 9:20am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/custom-report-addition-to-the-inkcoverage-page-that-displays-the-sum-of-process-and-spot-colors/136 "2025-09-12T09:20:04Z")
For those who are interested here are the code changes to add a sum of process and spot color values to the ink coverage page. ▶ inkCoverage.js ▶ translations.js Example image If you want to add the sum for each page a… --- ## [Checks not catching bad PDF](https://callas.discourse.group/t/checks-not-catching-bad-pdf/119)
**Author:** [@AdrianC](https://callas.discourse.group/u/AdrianC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 12:49pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/checks-not-catching-bad-pdf/119 "2025-08-18T12:49:26Z")
Hi, We have a bad PDF that crashes our RIP due to a badly formatted label on page 11. Neither pdfToolbox nor Acrobat can render the page. I’ve tried running the checks: Image is not valid, Document is damaged and nee… --- ## [Slot not being added where expected](https://callas.discourse.group/t/slot-not-being-added-where-expected/116)
**Author:** [@AdrianC](https://callas.discourse.group/u/AdrianC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/slot-not-being-added-where-expected/116 "2025-08-15T15:08:30Z")
Dynamic Cut and Stack (top down per column) DEBUG.kfpx (25.1 KB) Hi, I’m running pdfToolbox version 16.1.662. I’m having an issue with the attached imposition. The reverse slots are not populating as expected. Both p… --- ## [CutContour – Unproducible Cutting Paths](https://callas.discourse.group/t/cutcontour-unproducible-cutting-paths/81)
**Author:** [@Luca\_Contarini](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Luca_Contarini)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/cutcontour-unproducible-cutting-paths/81 "2025-08-01T12:36:15Z")
The company I work for has a strong focus on innovation and is constantly looking for ways to automate the delivery of files directly to production. This drives us to combine intuition, analysis, technical skills, and—w… --- ## [effectiveTrimBox returns unexpected result](https://callas.discourse.group/t/effectivetrimbox-returns-unexpected-result/101)
**Author:** [@AdrianC](https://callas.discourse.group/u/AdrianC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 4:59am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/effectivetrimbox-returns-unexpected-result/101 "2025-08-01T04:59:27Z")
Hi, I’m not sure if this is a bug or if I’m using the object incorrectly. I have two versions of the same A4 pdf. One is Portrait (original) and the other Landscape (rotation applied). So, in order to get the correct … --- ## [Crop marks not showing if slot is empty](https://callas.discourse.group/t/crop-marks-not-showing-if-slot-is-empty/80)
**Author:** [@AdrianC](https://callas.discourse.group/u/AdrianC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/crop-marks-not-showing-if-slot-is-empty/80 "2025-07-23T16:37:18Z")
Hi, I have a fairly complex Javascript based imposition that I’m having difficulties with the crop marks. The process plan can be downloaded here This is a dynamic N-up imposition that, based on document size, it calc… --- ## [CLI - -mergeimpose](https://callas.discourse.group/t/cli-mergeimpose/84)
**Author:** [@AdrianC](https://callas.discourse.group/u/AdrianC)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 7:46am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/cli-mergeimpose/84 "2025-07-22T07:46:59Z")
Hi, I haven’t seen a category just for CLI, so I’m posting it here. I was wondering if there is a more comprehensive documentation for “mergeimpose” besides what we get from “pdfToolbox --mergeimpose” list of commands. … --- ## [Imposition factor for Switch](https://callas.discourse.group/t/imposition-factor-for-switch/73)
**Author:** [@AdrianC](https://callas.discourse.group/u/AdrianC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 9:39am UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/imposition-factor-for-switch/73 "2025-07-11T09:39:44Z")
Hi everyone, I need to be able to calculate the imposition value in Switch after any step and repeat imposition. This needs to be factored in when sending print quantities to the press. We currently use QuiteImposing … --- ## [Using "Job Ticket mode" with callas pdfToolbox Server hotfolders](https://callas.discourse.group/t/using-job-ticket-mode-with-callas-pdftoolbox-server-hotfolders/70)
**Author:** [@Aldis](https://callas.discourse.group/u/Aldis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/using-job-ticket-mode-with-callas-pdftoolbox-server-hotfolders/70 "2025-07-10T19:14:18Z")
Sharing my Experience with Imposition Using “Job Ticket Mode” in pdfToolbox Server Hi everyone, I wanted to share my recent experience with using the powerful imposition functionality of pdfToolbox, especially for those… --- ## [Variable validation within process plan](https://callas.discourse.group/t/variable-validation-within-process-plan/72)
**Author:** [@AdrianC](https://callas.discourse.group/u/AdrianC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://callas.discourse.group/t/variable-validation-within-process-plan/72 "2025-07-10T17:32:37Z")
Hi everyone, I’m not sure if this forum can be used to ask for help or just to discuss bugs/issues, feature requests, etc. If so, my apologies. I’m having an issue during a variable check. I will eventually be using th…