Enterprise Extension
What is the Enterprise Extension?
The Enterprise Extension is a premium add-on for PDF Forms Filler for CF7 which replaces the use of the Pdf.Ninja API with local binaries. It allows reading and generating PDF files directly on the server where the plugin is installed.
This extension is particularly valuable for organizations that:
- Handle sensitive or confidential information
- Need to comply with strict data privacy regulations
- Require high-volume PDF processing
- Want to eliminate API usage limitations
Note: The Enterprise Extension currently DOES NOT integrate with PDF Forms Filler for WPForms or PDF Forms Filler for WooCommerce. Support will be added in the future.
Key Features
Local PDF Processing
The Enterprise Extension processes all PDF operations locally on your web server:
- PDF form field detection
- PDF form filling
- Image embedding
- PDF flattening
This ensures that your form data and PDF files never leave your server, providing maximum security and privacy.
Seamless Integration
The Enterprise Extension does not require rebuilding existing Contact Form 7 forms that use PDF Forms Filler functionality. Simply install the extension plugin and PDF Forms Filler for CF7 will start using it automatically.
Advanced PDF Features
The Enterprise Extension supports advanced PDF features:
- JavaScript execution is supported
- Better support for non-Latin script
- Better handling of complex PDF forms
- Improved support for various PDF field types
- Enhanced character encoding support for international languages
License Benefits
- Perpetual license with free updates
- Use with up to 5 WordPress installations
- Powered by Foxit PDF technology
System Requirements
To use the Enterprise Extension, your server must meet these requirements:
- Requires a Linux web server (Windows is currently not supported)
- Requires Linux kernel version 3.2.0 or above
- Requires PHP exec() function to be enabled and able to run binaries from PHP code
- Requires PHP 5.4 or above
- Requires fileinfo PHP functions
- Requires an environment with working locale and fontconfig configuration for proper font rendering
- Requires fonts that are used in PDFs to be installed system-wide
- If FTP is used to install the plugin, the FTP client software must be in binary mode
Important: WP Engine, WPX, GoDaddy (Managed WordPress plan) and other restrictive hosting environments that limit PHP’s exec() function are not supported!
Installation
- Purchase the Enterprise Extension from Maximum.Software store
- Download the Enterprise Extension plugin ZIP file
- Install and activate the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen
- The plugin will automatically integrate with your existing PDF Forms Filler for CF7 installation
Verification
You can check if your environment is supported by accessing the Contact Form 7 Integration page and finding the ‘Enterprise Extension’ label.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues with the Enterprise Extension:
- Verify that your server meets all system requirements
- Check that both the PDF Forms Filler plugin and Enterprise Extension are updated to the latest versions
- Ensure your PHP memory limit is sufficient for processing large PDF files
- Check your server’s error logs for any PHP errors related to PDF processing
For additional support, contact the Maximum.Software support team.