Node.js Requires Chilkat v11.7.0+

Extract One Section of a PDF by its Heading

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Demonstrates "labelValue": "section", which returns everything from a heading up to the next heading of the same or higher level. With the "markdown" operation the section keeps its own sub-headings. Node.js

NODEJS_PRELUDE

function chilkatExample() {

    var success = false;

    //  This example requires the Chilkat API to have been previously unlocked.
    //  See Global Unlock Sample for sample code.

    //  The PDF used in this example is available at sectioned_doc.pdf

    var pdf = new chilkat.Pdf();
    success = pdf.LoadFile("qa_data/pdf/sectioned_doc.pdf");
    if (success == false) {
        console.log(pdf.LastErrorText);
        return;
    }

    var json = new chilkat.JsonObject();
    var jsonOut = new chilkat.JsonObject();

    //  The document has the sections Introduction, Opening Hours, Terms and Conditions (with the
    //  sub-sections Admission, Safety and Liability) and Contact.  Get the Terms and Conditions:
    //  everything after that heading up to the next heading of the same level (Contact).  The heading
    //  itself is not part of the value; labelMatches[0].label has it.
    json.UpdateString("label","Terms and Conditions");
    json.UpdateString("labelValue","section");

    success = pdf.ExtractText("markdown",json,jsonOut);
    if (success == false) {
        console.log(pdf.LastErrorText);
        return;
    }

    console.log(jsonOut.StringOf("markdown"));

    //  The same with the "text" operation gives the section as plain text.
    success = pdf.ExtractText("text",json,jsonOut);
    if (success == false) {
        console.log(pdf.LastErrorText);
        return;
    }

    console.log("---- as text ----");
    console.log(jsonOut.StringOf("text"));

    //  Sample output:

    //  ### Admission
    //  
    //  Admission is free. Groups of more than ten should book in advance so that a volunteer can be assigned to them.
    //  
    //  ### Safety
    //  
    //  No more than eight people may be on the stair at one time. Children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult, and the lantern room is closed in high winds.
    //  
    //  ### Liability
    //  
    //  Visitors climb the tower at their own risk. The society carries public liability insurance but accepts no responsibility for personal property.
    //  ---- as text ----
    //  Admission
    //  
    //  Admission is free. Groups of more than ten should book in advance so that a volunteer can be assigned to them.
    //  
    //  Safety
    //  
    //  No more than eight people may be on the stair at one time. Children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult, and the lantern room is closed in high winds.
    //  
    //  Liability
    //  
    //  Visitors climb the tower at their own risk. The society carries public liability insurance but accepts no responsibility for personal property.

}

chilkatExample();