Installing V6.1 do not install .net 8

PDFCreator
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Need to manually install .net 8.x then launch
SetupHelper.exe /ComInterface=Register
then allow activex in office suite
then do what you did ever do... try to correct the expanding bug list from your (paying) providers and after work for your customers

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Hi Bobby
Apologies for the incovenience you are experiencing.

May you try the previous version from the link pdfforge Download

If the outcome is the same please send a log file to support@pdfforge.com so that we may look into this further.

Regards

Vusi

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Hi

As said, when installing PDFcreator .net 8 has not been installed. Tried 3 times, then install it manually, then run OK, except partial jpg file that is already printed zoomed when using COM

What abour Factur-X ?

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Hi Bobby,

Thanks for the update.

It sounds like the issue might be related to .NET not being installed automatically during the PDFCreator setup. Since you mentioned that manually installing .NET allowed the application to run (though with some issues like zoomed JPGs via COM), it’s possible that the missing .NET components were affecting the installation or functionality.

Could you confirm whether installing .NET separately resolved the core issue? This might help determine if the problem is more Windows-related or specific to the PDFCreator installer.

Also, regarding Factur-X could you clarify what you're referring to? Are you asking about compatibility, integration, or something else?

Looking forward to your feedback!

Best regards,
Vusi
Technical Support Specialist

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Hi Vusi
As said V6.1 do not show information in VBA debug mode

debug mode
debug mode470×108 9.24 KB

You do not answer me about this point, nor about how to print correctly a partial image file nor about "Factur-X", witch is the mandatory electronic invoices format to be used in france, as sacha said in july 2024 :

and can be named "ZUGFeRD"

So you said (pdfforge) licencied users have priority support... seen this I'm affraid for free users

Please let me know the way I have to take....

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Hi Bobby,

Thanks for your follow-up and for raising several important points. Let me address each one and provide a clear workflow for generating ZUGFeRD / Factur-X compliant invoices, which are mandatory in France.

VBA Debug Mode in PDFCreator 6.1

You're right — PDFCreator 6.1 currently has limited support for VBA debug output, especially due to its transition to .NET 8. While the COM interface has been reinstated, visibility in VBA debug mode remains restricted. If you're automating via VBA, ensure you're using early binding and that the COM object (PDFCreator.JobQueue) is properly registered.

:framed_picture: Printing Partial Image Files

PDFCreator can convert image files to PDF, but it does not support cropping or partial printing directly. To print only part of an image:

  • Use an external image editor (e.g., GIMP, Paint.NET) to crop the image.
  • Then print the cropped version using PDFCreator.

:page_facing_up: Factur-X / ZUGFeRD (PDF/A-3 + XML)

PDFCreator does not natively support creating PDF/A-3 files with embedded XML, which is required for ZUGFeRD or Factur-X invoices. These formats combine:

  • A PDF/A-3 document (human-readable)
  • An embedded XML file (machine-readable)
  • Metadata describing the XML attachment

To achieve this, you’ll need to use external tools like:
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:hammer_and_wrench: Workflow to Create ZUGFeRD / Factur-X Invoices

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

  1. Generate Base PDF Invoice
  • Use PDFCreator to create the invoice PDF.
  • Use COM automation and tokens to control file naming and saving.
  1. Convert to PDF/A-3
  • Use a tool like pdfToolbox or Apryse SDK to convert the PDF to PDF/A-3 format.
  1. Prepare XML Invoice
  • Generate the XML file (factur-x.xml) using your ERP system or a custom script.
  • Ensure it follows the UN/CEFACT CII format.
  1. Embed XML into PDF
  • Use the external tool to attach the XML to the PDF.
  • Set the correct metadata (AFRelationship, XMP tags).
  1. Validate Final Invoice
  • Use Adobe Acrobat or the tool’s validator to confirm compliance.

Role of COM & Tokens

  • COM Automation: Helps automate PDF creation and saving from VBA or .NET.
  • Tokens: Useful for dynamic file naming and organizing output.
  • Limitations: Neither COM nor tokens can embed XML or enforce PDF/A-3 compliance — that must be handled by external tools.

I hope this helps

Regards

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Hi

As said the "partial image" is a cropped one (using paint or else) and then nthe target is to print the resulting image correctly.

I did send you sample file and your answer cannot help because this is what I do step by step, but using COM.
If I use PDFcreator HMI the print is OK, but how to using COM ?