PdfAChecker (iText 7 7.1.19 API)

java.lang.Object
- com.itextpdf.pdfa.checker.PdfAChecker

All Implemented Interfaces:

Serializable

Direct Known Subclasses:

PdfA1Checker
```
public abstract class PdfAChecker
extends Object
implements Serializable
```
An abstract class that will run through all necessary checks defined in the different PDF/A standards and levels. A number of common checks are executed in this class, while standard-dependent specifications are implemented in the available subclasses. The standard that is followed is the series of ISO 19005 specifications, currently generations 1 through 3. The ZUGFeRD standard is derived from ISO 19005-3. While it is possible to subclass this method and implement its abstract methods in client code, this is not encouraged and will have little effect. It is not possible to plug custom implementations into iText, because iText should always refuse to create non-compliant PDF/A, which would be possible with client code implementations. Any future generations of the PDF/A standard and its derivates will get their own implementation in the iText 7 - pdfa project.

See Also:

Serialized Form

Field Summary

Fields
Modifier and Type	Field and Description
`protected Set<PdfObject>`	`checkedObjects` Contains some objects that are already checked.
`protected Map<PdfObject,PdfColorSpace>`	`checkedObjectsColorspace`
`protected boolean`	`cmykIsUsed`
`protected PdfAConformanceLevel`	`conformanceLevel`
`protected boolean`	`grayIsUsed`
`protected int`	`gsStackDepth`
`static String`	`ICC_COLOR_SPACE_CMYK` The Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Key (black) color profile as defined by the International Color Consortium.
`static String`	`ICC_COLOR_SPACE_GRAY` The Grayscale color profile as defined by the International Color Consortium.
`static String`	`ICC_COLOR_SPACE_RGB` The Red-Green-Blue color profile as defined by the International Color Consortium.
`static String`	`ICC_DEVICE_CLASS_MONITOR_PROFILE` The Monitor device class
`static String`	`ICC_DEVICE_CLASS_OUTPUT_PROFILE` The Output device class
`static int`	`maxGsStackDepth` The maximum Graphics State stack depth in PDF/A documents, i.e.
`protected String`	`pdfAOutputIntentColorSpace`
`protected boolean`	`rgbIsUsed`

Constructor Summary

Constructors
Modifier	Constructor and Description
`protected`	`PdfAChecker(PdfAConformanceLevel conformanceLevel)`

Method Summary

All Methods Static Methods Instance Methods Abstract Methods Concrete Methods Deprecated Methods
Modifier and Type	Method and Description
`protected abstract void`	`checkAction(PdfDictionary action)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkAnnotation(PdfDictionary annotDic)`
`protected void`	`checkAppearanceStream(PdfStream appearanceStream)` Check single annotation appearance stream.
`abstract void`	`checkCanvasStack(char stackOperation)` This method checks compliance with the graphics state architectural limitation, explained by `maxGsStackDepth`.
`protected abstract void`	`checkCatalogValidEntries(PdfDictionary catalogDict)`
`abstract void`	`checkColor(Color color, PdfDictionary currentColorSpaces, Boolean fill)` Deprecated. This method will be replaced by `checkColor` in 7.2 release
`void`	`checkColor(Color color, PdfDictionary currentColorSpaces, Boolean fill, PdfStream contentStream)` This method checks compliance with the color restrictions imposed by the available color spaces in the document.
`abstract void`	`checkColorSpace(PdfColorSpace colorSpace, PdfDictionary currentColorSpaces, boolean checkAlternate, Boolean fill)` This method performs a range of checks on the given color space, depending on the type and properties of that color space.
`protected abstract void`	`checkColorsUsages()`
`protected void`	`checkContentStream(PdfStream contentStream)` Attest content stream conformance with appropriate specification.
`protected void`	`checkContentStreamObject(PdfObject object)` Verify the conformity of the operand of content stream with appropriate specification.
`void`	`checkDocument(PdfCatalog catalog)` This method checks a number of document-wide requirements of the PDF/A standard.
`abstract void`	`checkExtGState(CanvasGraphicsState extGState)` Deprecated. This method will be replaced by `checkExtGState` in 7.2 release
`void`	`checkExtGState(CanvasGraphicsState extGState, PdfStream contentStream)` Performs a number of checks on the graphics state, among others ISO 19005-1 section 6.2.8 and 6.4 and ISO 19005-2 section 6.2.5 and 6.2.10.
`protected abstract void`	`checkFileSpec(PdfDictionary fileSpec)`
`protected static boolean`	`checkFlag(int flags, int flag)`
`abstract void`	`checkFont(PdfFont pdfFont)` Performs a number of checks on the font.
`void`	`checkFontGlyphs(PdfFont font, PdfStream contentStream)` Performs a check of the each font glyph as a Form XObject.
`protected abstract void`	`checkForm(PdfDictionary form)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkFormXObject(PdfStream form)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkImage(PdfStream image, PdfDictionary currentColorSpaces)`
`abstract void`	`checkInlineImage(PdfStream inlineImage, PdfDictionary currentColorSpaces)` This method checks compliance with the inline image restrictions in the PDF/A specs, specifically filter parameters.
`protected abstract void`	`checkLogicalStructure(PdfDictionary catalog)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkMetaData(PdfDictionary catalog)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkNonSymbolicTrueTypeFont(PdfTrueTypeFont trueTypeFont)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkOutputIntents(PdfDictionary catalog)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkPageObject(PdfDictionary page, PdfDictionary pageResources)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkPageSize(PdfDictionary page)`
`protected void`	`checkPageTransparency(PdfDictionary pageDict, PdfDictionary pageResources)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkPdfArray(PdfArray array)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkPdfDictionary(PdfDictionary dictionary)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkPdfName(PdfName name)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkPdfNumber(PdfNumber number)`
`void`	`checkPdfObject(PdfObject obj)` This method checks the requirements that must be fulfilled by a COS object in a PDF/A document.
`protected abstract void`	`checkPdfStream(PdfStream stream)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkPdfString(PdfString string)`
`abstract void`	`checkRenderingIntent(PdfName intent)` Checks whether the rendering intent of the document is within the allowed range of intents.
`protected void`	`checkResources(PdfDictionary resources)`
`protected void`	`checkResourcesOfAppearanceStreams(PdfDictionary appearanceStreamsDict)` Checks resources of the appearance streams.
`void`	`checkSinglePage(PdfPage page)` This method checks all requirements that must be fulfilled by a page in a PDF/A document.
`protected static boolean`	`checkStructure(PdfAConformanceLevel conformanceLevel)`
`protected abstract void`	`checkSymbolicTrueTypeFont(PdfTrueTypeFont trueTypeFont)`
`void`	`checkTagStructureElement(PdfObject obj)` This method checks compliance of the tag structure elements, such as struct elements or parent tree entries.
`protected abstract void`	`checkTrailer(PdfDictionary trailer)`
`abstract void`	`checkXrefTable(PdfXrefTable xrefTable)` Verify the conformity of the cross-reference table.
`protected abstract Set<PdfName>`	`getAllowedNamedActions()`
`PdfAConformanceLevel`	`getConformanceLevel()` Gets the `PdfAConformanceLevel` for this file.
`protected abstract Set<PdfName>`	`getForbiddenActions()`
`protected abstract long`	`getMaxNumberOfIndirectObjects()` Retrieve maximum allowed number of indirect objects in conforming document.
`protected boolean`	`isAlreadyChecked(PdfDictionary dictionary)`
`protected static boolean`	`isContainsTransparencyGroup(PdfDictionary dictionary)` Checks whether the specified dictionary has a transparency group.
`boolean`	`isFullCheckMode()` In full check mode all objects will be tested for ISO conformance.
`boolean`	`objectIsChecked(PdfObject object)` Remembers which objects have already been checked, in order to avoid redundant checks.
`void`	`setFullCheckMode(boolean fullCheckMode)` In full check mode all objects will be tested for ISO conformance.

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object
clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

- Field Detail
  - ICC_COLOR_SPACE_RGB
```
public static final String ICC_COLOR_SPACE_RGB
```
    The Red-Green-Blue color profile as defined by the International Color Consortium.
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - ICC_COLOR_SPACE_CMYK
```
public static final String ICC_COLOR_SPACE_CMYK
```
    The Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Key (black) color profile as defined by the International Color Consortium.
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - ICC_COLOR_SPACE_GRAY
```
public static final String ICC_COLOR_SPACE_GRAY
```
    The Grayscale color profile as defined by the International Color Consortium.
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - ICC_DEVICE_CLASS_OUTPUT_PROFILE
```
public static final String ICC_DEVICE_CLASS_OUTPUT_PROFILE
```
    The Output device class
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - ICC_DEVICE_CLASS_MONITOR_PROFILE
```
public static final String ICC_DEVICE_CLASS_MONITOR_PROFILE
```
    The Monitor device class
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - maxGsStackDepth
```
public static final int maxGsStackDepth
```
    The maximum Graphics State stack depth in PDF/A documents, i.e. the maximum number of graphics state operators with code q that may be opened (i.e. not yet closed by a corresponding Q) at any point in a content stream sequence. Defined as 28 by PDF/A-1 section 6.1.12, by referring to the PDF spec Appendix C table 1 "architectural limits".
    
    See Also:
    
    Constant Field Values
  - conformanceLevel
```
protected PdfAConformanceLevel conformanceLevel
```
  - pdfAOutputIntentColorSpace
```
protected String pdfAOutputIntentColorSpace
```
  - gsStackDepth
```
protected int gsStackDepth
```
  - rgbIsUsed
```
protected boolean rgbIsUsed
```
  - cmykIsUsed
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protected boolean cmykIsUsed
```
  - grayIsUsed
```
protected boolean grayIsUsed
```
  - checkedObjects
```
protected Set<PdfObject> checkedObjects
```
    Contains some objects that are already checked. NOTE: Not all objects that were checked are stored in that set. This set is used for avoiding double checks for actions, xObjects and page objects; and for letting those objects to be manually flushed. Use this mechanism carefully: objects that are able to be changed (or at least if object's properties that shall be checked are able to be changed) shouldn't be marked as checked if they are not to be flushed immediately.
  - checkedObjectsColorspace
```
protected Map<PdfObject,PdfColorSpace> checkedObjectsColorspace
```
- Constructor Detail
  - PdfAChecker
```
protected PdfAChecker(PdfAConformanceLevel conformanceLevel)
```
- Method Detail
  - checkDocument
```
public void checkDocument(PdfCatalog catalog)
```
    This method checks a number of document-wide requirements of the PDF/A standard. The algorithms of some of these checks vary with the PDF/A level and thus are implemented in subclasses; others are implemented as private methods in this class.
    
    Parameters:
    
    catalog - The catalog being checked
  - checkSinglePage
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public void checkSinglePage(PdfPage page)
```
    This method checks all requirements that must be fulfilled by a page in a PDF/A document.
    
    Parameters:
    
    page - the page that must be checked
  - checkPdfObject
```
public void checkPdfObject(PdfObject obj)
```
    This method checks the requirements that must be fulfilled by a COS object in a PDF/A document.
    
    Parameters:
    
    obj - the COS object that must be checked
  - getConformanceLevel
```
public PdfAConformanceLevel getConformanceLevel()
```
    Gets the PdfAConformanceLevel for this file.
    
    Returns:
    
    the defined conformance level for this document.
  - isFullCheckMode
```
public boolean isFullCheckMode()
```
    In full check mode all objects will be tested for ISO conformance. If full check mode is switched off objects which were not modified might be skipped to speed up the validation of the document
    
    Returns:
    
    true if full check mode is switched on
    
    See Also:
    
    PdfObject.isModified()
  - setFullCheckMode
```
public void setFullCheckMode(boolean fullCheckMode)
```
    In full check mode all objects will be tested for ISO conformance. If full check mode is switched off objects which were not modified might be skipped to speed up the validation of the document
    
    Parameters:
    
    fullCheckMode - is a new value for full check mode switcher
    
    See Also:
    
    PdfObject.isModified()
  - objectIsChecked
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public boolean objectIsChecked(PdfObject object)
```
    Remembers which objects have already been checked, in order to avoid redundant checks.
    
    Parameters:
    
    object - the object to check
    
    Returns:
    
    whether or not the object has already been checked
  - checkTagStructureElement
```
public void checkTagStructureElement(PdfObject obj)
```
    This method checks compliance of the tag structure elements, such as struct elements or parent tree entries.
    
    Parameters:
    
    obj - an object that represents tag structure element.
  - checkCanvasStack
```
public abstract void checkCanvasStack(char stackOperation)
```
    This method checks compliance with the graphics state architectural limitation, explained by maxGsStackDepth.
    
    Parameters:
    
    stackOperation - the operation to check the graphics state counter for
  - checkInlineImage
```
public abstract void checkInlineImage(PdfStream inlineImage,
                                      PdfDictionary currentColorSpaces)
```
    This method checks compliance with the inline image restrictions in the PDF/A specs, specifically filter parameters.
    
    Parameters:
    
    inlineImage - a PdfStream containing the inline image
    
    currentColorSpaces - a PdfDictionary containing the color spaces used in the document
  - checkColor
```
@Deprecated
public abstract void checkColor(Color color,
                                            PdfDictionary currentColorSpaces,
                                            Boolean fill)
```
    Deprecated. This method will be replaced by checkColor in 7.2 release
    
    This method checks compliance with the color restrictions imposed by the available color spaces in the document.
    
    Parameters:
    
    color - the color to check
    
    currentColorSpaces - a PdfDictionary containing the color spaces used in the document
    
    fill - whether the color is used for fill or stroke operations
  - checkColor
```
public void checkColor(Color color,
                       PdfDictionary currentColorSpaces,
                       Boolean fill,
                       PdfStream contentStream)
```
    This method checks compliance with the color restrictions imposed by the available color spaces in the document. This method will be abstract in update 7.2
    
    Parameters:
    
    color - the color to check
    
    currentColorSpaces - a PdfDictionary containing the color spaces used in the document
    
    fill - whether the color is used for fill or stroke operations
    
    contentStream - current content stream
  - checkColorSpace
```
public abstract void checkColorSpace(PdfColorSpace colorSpace,
                                     PdfDictionary currentColorSpaces,
                                     boolean checkAlternate,
                                     Boolean fill)
```
    This method performs a range of checks on the given color space, depending on the type and properties of that color space.
    
    Parameters:
    
    colorSpace - the color space to check
    
    currentColorSpaces - a PdfDictionary containing the color spaces used in the document
    
    checkAlternate - whether or not to also check the parent color space
    
    fill - whether the color space is used for fill or stroke operations
  - checkRenderingIntent
```
public abstract void checkRenderingIntent(PdfName intent)
```
    Checks whether the rendering intent of the document is within the allowed range of intents. This is defined in ISO 19005-1 section 6.2.9, and unchanged in newer generations of the PDF/A specification.
    
    Parameters:
    
    intent - the intent to be analyzed
  - checkExtGState
```
@Deprecated
public abstract void checkExtGState(CanvasGraphicsState extGState)
```
    Deprecated. This method will be replaced by checkExtGState in 7.2 release
    
    Performs a number of checks on the graphics state, among others ISO 19005-1 section 6.2.8 and 6.4 and ISO 19005-2 section 6.2.5 and 6.2.10.
    
    Parameters:
    
    extGState - the graphics state to be checked
  - checkExtGState
```
public void checkExtGState(CanvasGraphicsState extGState,
                           PdfStream contentStream)
```
    Performs a number of checks on the graphics state, among others ISO 19005-1 section 6.2.8 and 6.4 and ISO 19005-2 section 6.2.5 and 6.2.10. This method will be abstract in the update 7.2
    
    Parameters:
    
    extGState - the graphics state to be checked
    
    contentStream - current content stream
  - checkFont
```
public abstract void checkFont(PdfFont pdfFont)
```
    Performs a number of checks on the font. See ISO 19005-1 section 6.3, ISO 19005-2 and ISO 19005-3 section 6.2.11. Be aware that not all constraints defined in the ISO are checked in this method, for most of them we consider that iText always creates valid fonts.
    
    Parameters:
    
    pdfFont - font to be checked
  - checkFontGlyphs
```
public void checkFontGlyphs(PdfFont font,
                            PdfStream contentStream)
```
    Performs a check of the each font glyph as a Form XObject. See ISO 19005-2 Annex A.5. This only applies to type 3 fonts. This method will be abstract in update 7.2
    
    Parameters:
    
    font - PdfFont to be checked
    
    contentStream - stream containing checked font
  - checkXrefTable
```
public abstract void checkXrefTable(PdfXrefTable xrefTable)
```
    Verify the conformity of the cross-reference table.
    
    Parameters:
    
    xrefTable - is the Xref table
  - checkPageTransparency
```
protected void checkPageTransparency(PdfDictionary pageDict,
                                     PdfDictionary pageResources)
```
  - checkContentStream
```
protected void checkContentStream(PdfStream contentStream)
```
    Attest content stream conformance with appropriate specification. Throws PdfAConformanceException if any discrepancy was found
    
    Parameters:
    
    contentStream - is a content stream to validate
  - checkContentStreamObject
```
protected void checkContentStreamObject(PdfObject object)
```
    Verify the conformity of the operand of content stream with appropriate specification. Throws PdfAConformanceException if any discrepancy was found
    
    Parameters:
    
    object - is an operand of content stream to validate
  - getMaxNumberOfIndirectObjects
```
protected abstract long getMaxNumberOfIndirectObjects()
```
    Retrieve maximum allowed number of indirect objects in conforming document.
    
    Returns:
    
    maximum allowed number of indirect objects
  - getForbiddenActions
```
protected abstract Set<PdfName> getForbiddenActions()
```
  - getAllowedNamedActions
```
protected abstract Set<PdfName> getAllowedNamedActions()
```
  - checkAction
```
protected abstract void checkAction(PdfDictionary action)
```
  - checkAnnotation
```
protected abstract void checkAnnotation(PdfDictionary annotDic)
```
  - checkCatalogValidEntries
```
protected abstract void checkCatalogValidEntries(PdfDictionary catalogDict)
```
  - checkColorsUsages
```
protected abstract void checkColorsUsages()
```
  - checkImage
```
protected abstract void checkImage(PdfStream image,
                                   PdfDictionary currentColorSpaces)
```
  - checkFileSpec
```
protected abstract void checkFileSpec(PdfDictionary fileSpec)
```
  - checkForm
```
protected abstract void checkForm(PdfDictionary form)
```
  - checkFormXObject
```
protected abstract void checkFormXObject(PdfStream form)
```
  - checkLogicalStructure
```
protected abstract void checkLogicalStructure(PdfDictionary catalog)
```
  - checkMetaData
```
protected abstract void checkMetaData(PdfDictionary catalog)
```
  - checkNonSymbolicTrueTypeFont
```
protected abstract void checkNonSymbolicTrueTypeFont(PdfTrueTypeFont trueTypeFont)
```
  - checkOutputIntents
```
protected abstract void checkOutputIntents(PdfDictionary catalog)
```
  - checkPageObject
```
protected abstract void checkPageObject(PdfDictionary page,
                                        PdfDictionary pageResources)
```
  - checkPageSize
```
protected abstract void checkPageSize(PdfDictionary page)
```
  - checkPdfArray
```
protected abstract void checkPdfArray(PdfArray array)
```
  - checkPdfDictionary
```
protected abstract void checkPdfDictionary(PdfDictionary dictionary)
```
  - checkPdfName
```
protected abstract void checkPdfName(PdfName name)
```
  - checkPdfNumber
```
protected abstract void checkPdfNumber(PdfNumber number)
```
  - checkPdfStream
```
protected abstract void checkPdfStream(PdfStream stream)
```
  - checkPdfString
```
protected abstract void checkPdfString(PdfString string)
```
  - checkSymbolicTrueTypeFont
```
protected abstract void checkSymbolicTrueTypeFont(PdfTrueTypeFont trueTypeFont)
```
  - checkTrailer
```
protected abstract void checkTrailer(PdfDictionary trailer)
```
  - checkResources
```
protected void checkResources(PdfDictionary resources)
```
  - checkFlag
```
protected static boolean checkFlag(int flags,
                                   int flag)
```
  - checkStructure
```
protected static boolean checkStructure(PdfAConformanceLevel conformanceLevel)
```
  - isContainsTransparencyGroup
```
protected static boolean isContainsTransparencyGroup(PdfDictionary dictionary)
```
    Checks whether the specified dictionary has a transparency group.
    
    Parameters:
    
    dictionary - the PdfDictionary to check
    
    Returns:
    
    true if and only if the specified dictionary has a PdfName.Group key and its value is a dictionary with PdfName.Transparency subtype
  - isAlreadyChecked
```
protected boolean isAlreadyChecked(PdfDictionary dictionary)
```
  - checkResourcesOfAppearanceStreams
```
protected void checkResourcesOfAppearanceStreams(PdfDictionary appearanceStreamsDict)
```
    Checks resources of the appearance streams.
    
    Parameters:
    
    appearanceStreamsDict - the dictionary with appearance streams to check.
  - checkAppearanceStream
```
protected void checkAppearanceStream(PdfStream appearanceStream)
```
    Check single annotation appearance stream.
    
    Parameters:
    
    appearanceStream - the PdfStream to check

Class PdfAChecker

Field Summary

Constructor Summary

Method Summary

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

Field Detail

ICC_COLOR_SPACE_RGB

ICC_COLOR_SPACE_CMYK

ICC_COLOR_SPACE_GRAY

ICC_DEVICE_CLASS_OUTPUT_PROFILE

ICC_DEVICE_CLASS_MONITOR_PROFILE

maxGsStackDepth

conformanceLevel

pdfAOutputIntentColorSpace

gsStackDepth

rgbIsUsed

cmykIsUsed

grayIsUsed

checkedObjects

checkedObjectsColorspace

Constructor Detail

PdfAChecker

Method Detail

checkDocument

checkSinglePage

checkPdfObject

getConformanceLevel

isFullCheckMode

setFullCheckMode

objectIsChecked

checkTagStructureElement

checkCanvasStack

checkInlineImage

checkColor

checkColor

checkColorSpace

checkRenderingIntent

checkExtGState

checkExtGState

checkFont

checkFontGlyphs

checkXrefTable

checkPageTransparency

checkContentStream

checkContentStreamObject

getMaxNumberOfIndirectObjects

getForbiddenActions

getAllowedNamedActions

checkAction

checkAnnotation

checkCatalogValidEntries

checkColorsUsages

checkImage

checkFileSpec

checkForm

checkFormXObject

checkLogicalStructure

checkMetaData

checkNonSymbolicTrueTypeFont

checkOutputIntents

checkPageObject

checkPageSize

checkPdfArray

checkPdfDictionary

checkPdfName

checkPdfNumber

checkPdfStream

checkPdfString

checkSymbolicTrueTypeFont

checkTrailer

checkResources

checkFlag

checkStructure

isContainsTransparencyGroup

isAlreadyChecked

checkResourcesOfAppearanceStreams

checkAppearanceStream