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cpdf:tldr:0d7e8

cpdf: Create a new document from an existing one with additional metadata.
$ cpdf -set-metadata ${path-to-metadata-xml} ${path-to-source_document-pdf} -o ${path-to-destination_document-pdf}
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The command you provided is using the cpdf tool to modify the metadata of a PDF document. Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • cpdf: It is the name of the command-line tool that is being used.
  • -set-metadata: This flag is used to specify that you want to set the metadata of a PDF document.
  • ${path-to-metadata-xml}: This is the placeholder for the path to the XML file that contains the metadata you want to set. You need to replace it with the actual path to the XML file on your system.
  • ${path-to-source_document-pdf}: This is the placeholder for the path to the source PDF document you want to modify. You need to replace it with the actual path to the PDF file on your system.
  • -o: This flag is used to specify the output file.
  • ${path-to-destination_document-pdf}: This is the placeholder for the path to the destination PDF document that will contain the modified metadata. You need to replace it with the actual path to the PDF file on your system.

So, the command is essentially telling the cpdf tool to set the metadata of a PDF document using the XML file specified, with the source document as the input, and save the modified document to the specified destination path.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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