The future of QuickPDF

Dear users of QuickPDF,

The support and development of QuickPDF (iSEDQuickPDF) slowed in 2004/2005 – since then, at quickpdf.org, we’ve been providing platform support, bug-fixing and further development for all.

We did this because we are also users of this fantastic library. We didn't want to see it die because there wasn't and isn't something comparable on the market with such an enormous amount of features.

We planned to maintain this more formally with our version, “PDF Squad”, however, simultaneously; Debenu came and bought the complete rights of the library from the original owner SEDTech (Kevin Newman).

They have great plans with "our" Quick PDF Library (QuickPDF) and we're very happy that this wonderful library is again in professional hands. Consequently, we have decided not to publish our library and instead to focus on our own products.

Karl De Abrew, CEO of Debenu, is the founder of Planet PDF, ARTS PDF and Nitro PDF – he loves it as much as we all do. He assures me that he will be making it his personal mission to see that the functionality will be always up to date (you all know how important this is when we’re talking about pdf-specs ;-)

Debenu will offer special upgrade prices for existing users of the library. In addition, a source license will be available soon (again, discounted for existing users). So don’t worry about the future -- give your trust to Debenu.

Lastly, we're going to be here at quickpdf.org doing the support here for at least another six month (perhaps more).

Don't forget: It's a forum by users and for users.

p.s. Karl mentioned that the quickpdf.org site will retain the same spirit and essence it has built over the past few years and he specifically asked me to give a special thanks to the entire quickpdf.org membership, especially those long-time members and moderators who have tirelessly devoted themselves to helping the QuickPDF community.

Kind regards,

Ingo Schmoekel and the whole team of www.QuickPDF.org

I hope I am not doing the wrong thing here by asking these questions. If so please feel free to remove my post. I would like to know more about Debenu.

Hi Wayne,

1. You can find out more about Debenu here - htpp://www.debenu.com

2. The updated library is called Quick PDF Library

3. No change with the forum, as Ingo said, it's right here.

4. We also have a very responsive technical support team for more formal/private requests.

We will take bug reports, features requests, consulting requests for further development. In short, if you've got any sort of questions, send them through to http://www.quickpdflibrary.com/support/support-query.php and will get back to you within 24 hours.

Wheeley wrote: Wayne The support staff at Quick PDF IS VERY responsive. I have had trouble with the beta and have had my questions either answered or at least an acknowledgment that they are looking into the problem. They seem very legit and I like you am scared of a repeat of iSED. Wheeley

I have had the same experience, and I can't begin to express how relieved I am about this development. We were on the verge of jumping ship to a different PDF library because of the legal limbo of the QuickPdf code. I feel like we dodged a bullet.

Harry

I'll add a little pre-Ingo detail for you, in case it helps a little.

Of course we understand your concern, and can see why many others would feel the same way.

First up, we're working from a 7.12 code-base that was developed independently from what has been available in the quickpdf.org forum.

A few notes:
* We're keenly aware of this being an issue (forum vs our build) so we're working through the forum bugs and bugs to ensure that we're "compatible".
* It is difficult for us to just merge the code together because we need to be very careful about the legal implications of using code that was developed by a member of the forum.

Lastly, and most importantly, Ingo and our team are working together so whilst the first build might have some issues, you can expect this to become less in the coming months.

I'd invite you to try the 2nd beta right now (not yet published on our website)
http://www.quickpdflibrary.com/downloads/binaries/qp/quick_pdf_library_712beta2.exe

The changes you can expect in this 2nd update are:
* New AddU3DAnnotationFromFile function
* New RenderPageToDC function
* New DARenderPageToDC function
* Fixed MD5 hash length
* Combined reference guide
* Corrected TIFF in JPEG resolution divide by zero
* Improved EMF/WMF import

As I said, Ingo is really the one to answer this question. But I hope this helps in the meantime...

Hi,

   The forum's home page has been updated here: www.quickpdf.org.

   Like Ingo, I would like to reflect that I am happy that Karl and his team was not only willing to work with us, but that thanks to him, the library is back in the hands of professionals who will be able to spend more time than us developing this terrific library.

   It is important that the library grows and becomes even more popular, so I would urge everyone to spread the word: QuickPDF is back!

Finally (and especially), I started this forum as an attempt to keep this library alive and as a minimum, have a place for us users to help each other out. In the process, I have made a whole bunch of friends and the efforts poured into the forum by all the volunteers far exceeded my expectations. Thank you to everyone that contributed.

   Cheers!

Michel

Thank you Curtis, you are very kind.

Let's not forget all of the wonderful contributors who allowed the library to grow, and to get bugs fixed over the years. Like you, I am very exited as well that Debenu has stepped in to bring this library back in the limelight.

Cheers!