Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and systems for manipulating and combining files from different applications without the use of the files' originating applications. Application files are collected and converted to a page-format which preserves the visual aspects and page formatting of the application file. A composer application is then used to manipulate and reorganize the pages of the files as needed. Pages from files created by different applications may be compiled into a single document which can be printed or electronically transmitted without manual editing or delivery.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for composing documents. The method comprises: accepting an electronically formatted document; converting the document into a metafile format description; and, arranging the converted documents in a Composer file. In some aspects, converting the documents into a metafile format description includes converting the documents into printer commands. The method may: create a call for a graphical device interface (GDI) function; and, supply GDI function parameters. In other aspects, arranging the converted documents in a Composer file includes arranging the GDI function calls and parameters in a Windows enhanced metafile (EMF) document. In one aspect, a Composer file is created with images differentiated by logical pages. Then, the method further comprises: modifying the edge margins of the composer file pages, for example, the footers and headers. Modifying the edge margins includes: either creating a page overlay; and/or, resizing a page.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and systems for manipulating and combining files from different applications without the use of the files' originating applications. Application files are collected and converted to a page-format which preserves the visual aspects and page formatting of the application file. A composer application is then used to manipulate and reorganize the pages of the files as needed. Pages from files created by different applications may be compiled into a single document which can be printed or electronically transmitted without manual editing or delivery.