-mode

(Merge only)

For PDF output, generate files in PDF/A (Archive format), or PDF/UA (Accessibility format).

Syntax

-mode PDF/A|PDF/A-1|PDF/A-1b|PDF/UA|PDF/A-3|PDF/A-3a|PDF/A-3b |PDF/A-3a

Description

These modes create standards-compliant PDF documents and cause all fonts to be embedded in the PDF file so output files will likely be larger. 

These options may be required for archival, accessibility, or regulatory compliance. Many PDF/A and PDF/UA requirements additionally require that the form be designed or tagged in a specific way. Compliance must be verified by the form designer.

• -mode PDF/A creates a PDF/A-1b compliant archival document for long-term preservation.
  Equivalent to PDF/A-1 and PDF/A-1b.

• -mode PDF/A-3, PDF/A-3a, and PDF/A-3b create PDF/A-3 compliant archival documents that allow embedded/included files such as XML, spreadsheets, or source documents.
  Use the Merge -attachment option to attach files.
  
  • -mode PDF/A-3a includes tagged PDF structure and logical document organization for improved accessibility and document reflow.
  • -mode PDF/A-3b focuses on reliable visual reproduction of the document and does not require full logical document structure or accessibility tagging.
• -mode PDF/UA (as of 3.0.003.22) creates a PDF/UA compliant accessible document intended for screen readers and assistive technologies.
  Requires proper tagging, reading order, alternate text, and accessible document structure.
  Form objects that do not have an explicit TagAs setting will be automatically tagged.

See Also

-attachment