Perl API for PDF generation using Cairo, FreeType, and Pango.
PDF::Cairo is loosely based on the API of PDF::API2::Lite, but uses Cairo, Font::FreeType, and (optionally) Pango to provide better support for modern TrueType and OpenType fonts. Compatibility methods are provided to more easily convert existing scripts.
Cairo is a cross-platform vector graphics library that is capable of generating high-quality PDF output (as well as PNG, PS, and SVG). Unfortunately, the Cairo Perl module is not well documented or easy to use, especially in combination with Font::FreeType and/or Pango. PDF::Cairo adapts the simple and straightforward interface of PDF::API2::Lite, hiding the quirks of the underlying C libraries. Methods that do not return an explicit value return $self so they can be chained.
Many scripts can be ported from PDF::API2::Lite just by updating the module name.
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PDF::Cairo-- create PDF files containing text, line art, and images. -
PDF::Cairo::Layout-- create advanced text layouts using Pango. -
PDF::Cairo::Font-- use any installed font supported by FreeType. -
PDF::Cairo::Box-- manipulate rectangles for easy page layout. -
PDF::Cairo::Util-- small library of useful functions
use PDF::Cairo qw(cm);
$pdf = PDF::Cairo->new(
file => "output.pdf",
paper => "a4",
landscape => 1,
);
$font = $pdf->loadfont('Times-Bold');
$pdf->move(cm(2), cm(4));
$pdf->fillcolor('red');
$pdf->setfont($font, 32);
$pdf->print("Hamburgefontsiv");
$image = $pdf->loadimage("logo.png");
$pdf->showimage($image, cm(5), cm(5),
scale => 0.5, rotate => 45);
$pdf->write;