> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mileapp.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction to PDF Generator

PDF Generator lets you design reusable document templates and produce professional PDFs directly from task data collected in the field.

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<p><em>The PDF Generator builder with a sample invoice template loaded.</em></p>

## Key Concepts

* **Template**: A reusable document layout containing text, images, barcodes, QR codes, tables, lines, and rectangles. Templates are bound to task data and can span multiple pages.
* **Element**: A building block placed on the canvas. Seven types are available: Text, Image, Barcode, QR Code, Line, Rectangle, and Table.
* **Data Field Binding**: Elements can display static content or pull values from task data. Switch any element to "Data Field" mode to bind it to a task variable.
* **Multi-Page Canvas**: Templates can have multiple pages. Elements belong to a specific page, while header and footer zone elements repeat across all pages.
* **Watermark**: A semi-transparent text overlay rendered behind all elements on every page.
* **Conditional Visibility**: Elements can be shown or hidden based on task data values, letting a single template adapt to different scenarios.

## What You Can Do

1. [Set up the add-on](/pages/add-on/pdf-generator/setting-up) with a one-time setup wizard.
2. [Design templates](/pages/add-on/pdf-generator/designing-templates) using a drag-and-drop builder with multi-page support, header/footer zones, watermarks, and conditional elements.
3. [Print and export](/pages/add-on/pdf-generator/printing-and-exporting) documents as PDFs with selectable text, embedded images, and barcodes.
4. [Use the Task List](/pages/add-on/pdf-generator/task-list) to browse tasks, apply filters, and print single or multiple documents at once.

## Who Uses PDF Generator

1. **Administrators**: Set up the add-on, configure permissions, and design document templates.
2. **Field Managers**: Create templates for delivery receipts, inspection reports, and other field documents, then print them in bulk from the Task List.
3. **Operations Teams**: Use the Task List to filter, review, and export PDFs for archival or distribution.

## Getting Started

To start using PDF Generator, an administrator must first complete the one-time setup wizard.
Head over to [Setting Up](/pages/add-on/pdf-generator/setting-up) to begin.