Image of selected annotation elements

[lidds]

I was wonder if there is a way that I can get an image of selected annotation elements, basically the same that is done when converting a selection of elements into a stamp?

Thanks

Simon

[Daniel - PDF-XChange]

Hello, lidds

The snapshot tool can be used to grab images of sections of the document as needed:

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I should also note that the function to create a stamp does not convert the elements into an image, they remain individual parts, the "stamp" object is simply a restrictive container that prevents you from grabbing each element. If you flatten a stamp after placement, each part of the previous comments will be selectable with the corresponding base content editing tool (as if you had simply flattened the comments beforehand).

Kind regards,

[lidds]

Hi Daniel,

In my application, users can create stamps using PDFXChange vector annotation elements. These are then added to the stamp library.

If one of these stamps is placed on a PDF document and then flattened, the stamp is embedded in the PDF and cannot be modified.

You stated:

If you flatten a stamp after placement, each part of the previous comments will be selectable with the corresponding base content editing tool (as if you had simply flattened the comments beforehand).

Am I confused?

Thanks

Simon

[Daniel - PDF-XChange]

Hello, lidds

Unless your application is intentionally making an active departure from the standard features, I would say yes.

"Flattening" a stamp (or any comment for that matter) simply converts it to base content objects - if the stamp was created from a bundle of vector items, those selected items should be back in place at that location as well.
Base content cannot be selected with the hand or "select comments" (or other commenting) tools, however if you switch to a base content editing tool, such as the "edit text" or "edit objects" tools, you will find that you can infact select and modify these items.

Kind regards,