Working with FormXObjects

FormXObjects in PDFs are reusable content streams that can be referenced multiple times throughout a document. They're commonly used for templates, headers, footers, and watermarks.

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Understanding FormXObjects

FormXObjects (also called XObjects) are self-contained graphical elements that can be:

• Reused across multiple pages
• Transformed (scaled, rotated, positioned)
• Referenced multiple times without duplicating content

Common use cases:

• Company logos and branding
• Page headers and footers
• Watermarks
• Template overlays

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Working with FormXObjects

Python

from pdfdancer import PDFDancer

# Content for working with FormXObjects will be added here
# as the API evolves

TypeScript

import { PDFDancer } from 'pdfdancer-client-typescript';

// Content for working with FormXObjects will be added here
// as the API evolves

Java

import com.tfc.pdf.pdfdancer.PDFDancer;

// Content for working with FormXObjects will be added here
// as the API evolves

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Next Steps

• Working with Vector Graphics – Learn about vector paths
• Working with Fonts – Use custom fonts
• Cookbook – See complete working examples