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Basics

 

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Click on the PROCESS button.

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Check the PROTECT box to access all documents protecting options in the top menu bar.

Once you had selected "PROTECT" in the menubar, you'll get the available options:

 

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1.USER PERMISSIONS: you can select some permissions to PDF documents processed by PDFBUNDLE, as explained below:

 

a.PRINT: whether checked, users can print the PDF document in low-resolution mode. If unchecked, print will not be allowed.

 

b.HI-QUALITY PRINT: users can print the PDF document in higher resolution modes. If unchecked, hi-resolution print will not be allowed.

 

c.EXPIRATION DATE: use this option to prohibit the document from being opened after the set date. If unchecked, no date restriction will be implemented. Warning: This control is Javascript-based and can be bypassed by expert people - use it as a kind of recommendation, not as unbreakable protection.

 

2.ALGORITHMS: every protected PDF file is an encrypted file. Here you can choose the best algorithm for your needs, but remember that each algorithm has a particular scheme, which can affect both the security and the speed of the encryption of files. For example, RCA-40bits is the faster algorithm (less secure), and AES-256 Rev.6 is the slowest (most secure). Try to get a balance considering the criticality of the PDF content.

 

3.ACCESS PASSWORD: independent of being encrypted, PDF files may be also password-protected. PDFBUNDLE offers three types of schemes to best fit your company needs:

 

a.PASSWORD BY EVENT: this option allows the operator to define a temporary password for all files in the bundle. This password will not be saved.

 

b.UNIQUE PASSWORD: in this case, the password is written in the settings-file. This way, the "settings template" will contain that defined password.

 

c.INDIVIDUAL PASSWORDS: use this option to set exclusive passwords for each file of any bundle (custom passwords per file).

 

 

4.MASTER PASSWORD: If informed, this OPTIONAL password drops any restriction set in the USER PERMISSIONS group and will allow him to bypass any other defined password.