If the table data is *actually* a table, as in a fillable form object, I export the data in an FDF file. This is a document containing all the form objects and their values. I have a handler which converts this data to an array. Would that help?
Bob S > On May 13, 2018, at 10:38 , R.H. via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > Thank you, Richard, for your enlightening discussion on the ePub format > and that we should start thinking that direction. > >> Given PDF's role as a delivery vehicle, it's most commonly an extra > step >> added to the end of a publishing process. > >> Have you asked that data provider if they have the data available in > the >> format it was in before they went to that extra final step to convert > it >> to PDF? > > Sure, but it is rarely possible to receive such lists in table format (PDF) > or in any other format unless specially authorized and getting in contact > with developers. So, more often than less, all that is available are PDF's > when it comes to the corporate world. As long as there is a structure in > the PDF documents helping to identify for example columns and rows, > paragraphs, and chapters, it can still be part of a workflow. Otherwise, > pull your hairs. ) _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
