We require a very simple solution to a relatively simple problem. Here is our workflow:
1. Go to ftp site
2. Select and download a zip file
3. Extract pdf file from zip file (two files contained - one pdf and one text - we ignore the text file)
4. Resize the pdf document from 8.26" x 11.68" and save it as a tiff file dimensions 2241 x 2854 pixels - but because the image is accurate, we cannot simply resize - we have to "crop" the image.
Here's how I would like to see a new software package working:
1. Enter ftp login details in a "tools > preferences" menu where we can enter the details and then they are stored forever :) - we should also be able to store default directories for the files - or if done in linux/php then an admin page will do for the settings.
2. Tool bar has "connect" icon, once clicked it logs into the ftp site and lists the zip files.
3. Click to select the files to download.
4. Click on button on toolbar to "download"
5. Files are downloaded, pdf files extracted and renamed with name of zip file with first 14 chars removed - for eg:
file name: [login to view URL] pdf
file name: [login to view URL]
6. (see pdf file attached - note the box with the map inside - thats the part we need) resize the image to the pixels stated, without distorting the image in any way.
7. Save the file with the same name as pdf file - ie:
[login to view URL]
THATS IT!!! JOB DONE!! Relatively simple project for which most of the code is freely available on the net.
Good luck!!
## Deliverables
1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done.
2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables):
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## Platform
Windows XP or can even be linux based with a php front end