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Embed multiple files
Currently the addAttachment function is able to embed one single file only. If this function is called for another file, an existing attachment is overwritten. It would be useful to be able to attach multiple files (either with this or with a separate function).
I understand the appeal.
I'm reluctant to change this in a simple-minded way; I wonder whether any existing user is relying on the overwrite feature.
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On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 1:36 AM Michael Dietrich [email protected] wrote:
Currently the addAttachment function is able to embed one single file only. If this function is called for another file, an existing attachment is overwritten. It would be useful to be able to attach multiple files (either with this or with a separate function).
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I'd suggest an additional function (e.g. appendAttachment) as a prevention of confusion.
Since I need such a functionality at work I'm trying to implement it by myself. As far as I see the only issue might be the automatical selection of new object-IDs without overlapping with existing ones.
A new entry point sounds to me like the right approach.
I look forward to your pull request.
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On Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 12:51 AM Michael Dietrich [email protected] wrote:
I'd suggest an additional function (e.g. appendAttachment) as a prevention of confusion.
Since I need such a functionality at work I'm trying to implement it by myself. As far as I see the only issue might be the automatical selection of new object-IDs without overlapping with existing ones.
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Does PyPDF somewhere make arrangements for updating the xref table when the PDF content is changed?
I see it does. By now I added a function which receives a file path or a list of file paths and adds them to the PDF (2210451). However existing attachments will be overwritten. Passing file paths instead of streams might be a bit more convenient.
@michd89 I glanced over your code and that sounds about great. If on the future you plan to do a PR for some of your enhancements, would you be able to provide some unit tests for your code? It's very important.
A full listing of the contribution guidelines can be found here (in particular, you might consider adding a docstring documentation to your newly added method).
Keep up the good work :+1:.
@newnone Thank you very much for your hints. I (hopefully correctly) implemented them and did a PR.
I notice some unit tests, which looks quite good. Just leave me a few days and will be able to review your PR.