How to Disable PDF/A Warning Message Using APDFL
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When working with PDF documents, particularly those that are required to comply with the PDF/A standard for archiving, users may encounter a persistent warning message in Adobe Acrobat. This warning indicates that the document claims compliance with the PDF/A standard, and that it has been opened as "read only" so that modifications cannot compromise this compliance. In one particular case, a question was raised as to whether or not APDFL can prevent this warning message from appearing.
Resolution Summary
The warning is not a part of the PDF's page content and cannot be suppressed programmatically using APDFL or any similar PDF creation software. The warning is a feature of Adobe Acrobat and is displayed when viewing documents that claim PDF/A compliance. The best way to demonstrate this is to open the document elsewhere; not all PDF viewers will display this behavior. The message can possibly be disabled via a setting as described in this article: https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-reader-discussions/how-do-i-remove-the-bar-containing-quot-this-file-claims-compliance-with-the-pdf-a-standard-quot/td-p/10404705
Keep in mind that removing this warning can pose a risk if preserving PDF/A compliance is important, as an unsuspecting user may edit the document, rendering it non-compliant.
How to Get Additional Help
If you require further assistance or have additional questions regarding PDF/A compliance or the behavior of PDF documents in different viewers, please reach out for support. The technical support team can be contacted via email at tech_support@datalogics.com.
For more resources, including documentation and articles that may provide additional insights, visit our official documentation website at https://docs.datalogics.com.
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