Advanced PDF Invoice Builder

Description

Advanced PDF Invoice Builder lets you create, customize, and generate PDF invoices or documents directly from your WordPress admin area. Build your own templates with a live drag-and-drop canvas and attach them to WooCommerce orders automatically.

Perfect for:
* E-commerce stores needing branded PDF invoices
* Service businesses generating quotes and documents
* Anyone who needs professional-looking PDFs without coding

🎁 Free Features (BASE EDITION)

Canvas Editor
* Visual drag-and-drop PDF template editor (React 18, real-time preview)
* Drag-and-drop elements — text, image, line, rectangle
* Full element control — position, size, rotation, colors, fonts

PDF Generation
* High-performance Puppeteer-based rendering engine
* Automatic WooCommerce integration — auto-generate PDFs by order status, email to customer

Document Templates
* 2 document types: Invoice & Quote
* 3 dynamic text models for common fields
* 3 mention templates (terms, legal notices, etc.)

Export Options
* 3 DPI settings: 72, 96, 150 DPI
* Format: PDF only
* Page size: A4 portrait only

Localization
* French (fr_FR) & English translations included
* RTL support (/languages)
* Full source code included (TypeScript + PHP, GPL v2)

Limits
* Up to 1 custom template saved in database

🚀 Pro Edition (PREMIUM ADD-ON)

Available separately at hub.threeaxe.fr

Everything in FREE, PLUS:

Extended Document Types
* 6 document types: Invoice, Quote, Purchase Order, Credit Note, Delivery Note, Contract
* 36 advanced dynamic text models (vs 3 in FREE)
* 21 advanced mention templates (vs 3 in FREE)

Advanced Export
* PNG & JPG image export in addition to PDF
* 6 DPI settings: 72, 96, 150, 300, 600 DPI
* 4 page formats + landscape: A3, Letter, Legal, A4 + all in landscape
* Transparent background export

Canvas Features
* Grid navigation & snapping
* Guides and alignment tools
* Multi-select elements
* Keyboard shortcuts
* Theme customization
* Layer ordering & manipulation
* Full element locking system

Template Management
* Unlimited custom templates (vs 1 in FREE)
* Gallery of 3 premium pre-designed templates
* Set default template per document type

Support
* Priority support & updates

Getting Started

1. Navigate to PDF Builder → Templates in your WordPress admin
2. Click “Create New Template”
3. Use the drag-and-drop editor to design your template
4. Save and test with a sample WooCommerce order
5. Enable auto-generation in settings

Source Code

This plugin contains minified/compiled JavaScript and CSS files. The complete unminified source code is included in the plugin package, as required by WordPress.org guidelines.

Source Repository:
* GitHub: https://github.com/natsenack/advanced-pdf-invoice-builder
* Build tool: webpack 5
* Build command: npm install && npm run build:free

Compiled assets mapped to sources:

• assets/js/pdf-builder-react.min.js ← src/js/react/ (TypeScript/JSX)
• assets/js/vendors.min.js ← webpack vendor bundle (React, ReactDOM, etc.)
• assets/js/notifications.min.js ← src/js/admin/notifications.js
• assets/js/settings-tabs.min.js ← src/js/admin/settings-tabs.js
• assets/js/canvas-settings.min.js ← src/js/admin/canvas-settings.js
• assets/css/pdf-builder-react.min.css ← src/css/pdf-builder-react.css
• assets/css/pdf-builder-admin-css.min.css ← src/css/pdf-builder-admin.css

Third-party Library:
* assets/js/html2canvas.min.js — html2canvas v1.4.1 (MIT License)

Privacy & Data

✅ This plugin is privacy-first:

Deactivation Feedback (Optional)
* Collected only when you click “Send and Deactivate”
* Anonymous — includes reason, optional comment, site URL, version, date/time
* No passwords, no personal data, no tracking without consent
* You can always skip the modal or use “Skip and Deactivate”

External Services

This plugin connects to third-party services for PDF generation and license validation. All are optional and require explicit configuration.

By using this plugin, you agree to their terms of service and privacy policies.

📄 PDF Generation Service (pdf.threeaxe.fr)

• Purpose: Renders templates to PDF/PNG/JPG
• When used: When you generate a PDF from WooCommerce or the admin editor
• Data sent: Template HTML, fonts, colors, order data (if from WooCommerce)
• Service URL: https://pdf.threeaxe.fr
• Privacy: https://hub.threeaxe.fr/privacy-policy/
• Terms: https://hub.threeaxe.fr/conditions-dutilisation

🔑 License Validation Server (hub.threeaxe.fr)

• Purpose: Activate, deactivate, and verify Pro licenses
• When used: (1) When you manually manage license keys; (2) Once daily on admin pages (Pro only)
• Data sent: License key, site URL, plugin name
• Service URL: https://hub.threeaxe.fr
• Privacy: https://hub.threeaxe.fr/privacy-policy/
• Terms: https://hub.threeaxe.fr/conditions-dutilisation

📦 WordPress.org Updates (api.wordpress.org)

• Purpose: Check for plugin updates
• When used: Automatically via WordPress update system
• Data sent: None (standard WordPress mechanism)
• Service URL: https://api.wordpress.org

☁️ Optional Cloud Integrations (opt-in)

The following are completely optional and disabled by default:

• Google Drive — Export PDFs to Google Drive
• Dropbox — Export PDFs to Dropbox
• Microsoft OneDrive — Export PDFs to OneDrive
• Slack — Send PDF notifications to Slack
• HubSpot — Attach PDFs to CRM contacts
• Salesforce — Attach PDFs to Salesforce records

None of these require configuration unless you explicitly enable them. No data leaves your site without your consent.

Author Links

This plugin includes navigational links to author-owned pages:

• Product & Upgrade: https://hub.threeaxe.fr
• Support Tickets: https://hub.threeaxe.fr/index.php/ticket/
• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/natsenack/advanced-pdf-invoice-builder

These links are purely informational and do not automatically send site data.

Support

📧 Need help?

• Visit our support portal
• Check the GitHub documentation
• Report bugs on GitHub Issues

🚀 Want to upgrade?

Visit hub.threeaxe.fr to learn about the Pro edition and premium features.

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