cjf mentioned the PDF::API2 mod, and I'll second that. Working with the PDF libraries,.. all of them are slow, but the PDF::API2 seems to be faster. This is like saying the tortise is faster than the sea turtle on land, but its worth the look and effort to get it working.

The only thing I might say with regards the LaTeX is the PDF's, once created are nicer on the user side to archive and save, and thus available down the road when they ask for the copy again. Also its easyer for users to save their own copies and such. Saving is good as well, because you don't have to re-create them, just sever them the archived copy.

Luck to you.

Glenn H.

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