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2. Generate ballot PDFs with embedded form objects

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Using the same EDFs used for generating "flat file" PDFs, generate identical-appearing PDF ballots that included form objects with embedded EDF IDs.

Use the form objects to:

  • Associate unique EDF IDs with each candidate, ballot question, etc.
  • Identify the exact coodinates of the "checkbox oval" by reading the location of the form object using any third pa…

Using the same EDFs used for generating "flat file" PDFs, generate identical-appearing PDF ballots that included form objects with embedded EDF IDs.

Use the form objects to:

  • Associate unique EDF IDs with each candidate, ballot question, etc.
  • Identify the exact coodinates of the "checkbox oval" by reading the location of the form object using any third party PDF utility -- or Markit, to place ballot markings based on how a Markit user casts their votes.

The form objects will ultimately be obscured on the PDF by a "regulation sized" OCR marking oval, either empty (white), or filled (black) when votes are cast and marked, so they will look exactly like a "flat file" PDF ballot with no form objects.

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