Our plugins have gone through several versions in 2023. Ours have all gone through code unification for all supported versions of Craft CMS, making them currently compatible with Craft CMS 3.x, 4.x and possibly the 5.x test version, i.e. 5.0.0.alpha.

Our plugins have gone through several versions in 2023. Ours have all gone through code unification for all supported versions of Craft CMS, making them currently compatible with Craft CMS 3.x, 4.x and possibly the 5.x test version, i.e. 5.0.0.alpha.

PDF Generator plugin for Craft CMS

Logo CoolTRONIC.pl PDF Generator plugin

PDF Generator plug-in is an advanced tool for creating and managing PDF files in Craft CMS. The plug-in is available in two plans: Lite (free) or Plus ($19), which offer different features and options. The plug-in is constantly developed and updated by CoolTRONIC.pl, which is a reliable business partner offering a wide range of interactive services. The plugin received many new features and options this year, such as:

  • Generating PDF files from any template, URL or HTML content
  • Adding QR code images to PDF files
  • Generating thumbnail images from PDF files, many new features this year
  • Setting custom parameters for PDF files, such as format, orientation, headers, footers from URL and HTML content
  • Protection mode for generated PDF files
  • Installing additional compatible packages in the admin panel
  • Configuring the global settings of the plugin in the admin panel

What changes did the PDF Generator plugin go through over the holidays in preparation for the 2024 changes?

The PDF Generator plugin is available under an artisan license and can be downloaded from the plugin store or the GitHub repository. Read the documentation or check out our website to learn more about the plugin.

CoolTRONIC.pl is open 24/7 and always ready to take on new challenges. This is evidenced by the commits found on the GitHub repository in the plugin changes file. The PDF Generator plugin currently has 7 forks, 11 stars on GitHub and almost 150 active installations on the store, which shows its popularity and trust among users.

Feel free to cooperate and contact us for plugins or other interactive services. The PDF Generator plugin was updated to version 2.x over the Christmas period, which introduces the following changes:

  • Added ability to select PDF generation mode according to PDF-A and PDF-X (Plus) standards.
  • Added ability to convert images to CMYK for better print quality (Plus)
  • Added file protection mode to block e.g. editing, printing, copying (Plus)
  • Added option to remove invisible watermarks (Plus)
  • Added option to select generation mode and inject variables into a template for better control over PDF generation from arbitrary URLs
  • Added option to crop thumbnails
  • Fixed a security bug by adding a missing encoding setting when downloading URLs
  • Changed plugin code to merge two Craft CMS branches (version 0.x and 1.x) into one as of version 2.0.0 to improve layout, readability and compatibility
  • Added ability to disable PDF compression for less quality loss
  • Added ability to set colour space and print data to debug log file
  • Added ability to set the first and last page of a PDF file
  • Added the ability to uninstall additional packages from the admin panel optimising the installation mechanism
  • Added compatibility with the latest version of Craft CMS 5.0.0.alpha
  • Fixed a security bug that could allow code to be injected into the site when downloading URLs
  • Improved readability, consistency, logic of code and descriptions in plugin classes
  • Removed unused code imports and unnecessary imports of alerts from the plugin settings panel

What are the planned changes for 2024 for PDF Generator?

The PDF Generator plugin has plans to introduce several new features in 2024 that will enhance its usability, and introduce automation and security capabilities. Here are some of them:

  • The ability to automatically verify data from digitally signed PDF documents that support digital signatures attached via PDF files, for example, against manually entered user data. This feature, among others, will allow verification that the PDF document is authentic and has not been altered after signing and that the user has entered the correct data. It will work with various digital signature e-services, such as “Sign with a Trusted Signature” in Poland and similar ones in other foreign countries from the Pro plan.
  • The ability to read a PDF file and add content on a given page. This feature will allow editing existing PDF files, and adding new pages with elements such as text, images, watermarks, QR codes and more. It will be available in the Lite plan.
  • Ability to export attachments from a PDF file. This feature will allow you to download and save files that are attached to a PDF file, such as images, documents, spreadsheets and more. It will be available in the Plus plan.
  • The ability to create a sub-page using the content of an imported PDF or attachment, or to check the data of an already created sub-page. This feature will allow you to create new pages in Craft CMS based on PDF files or their attachments, or to compare data from PDF files with selected data on Craft CMS pages. It will be available in the Pro plan.

What’s new in other plugins in 2023?

In 2023, CoolTRONIC.pl has developed and released several new and improved software products that enhance the performance, security and usability of websites. Here are some of them:

CDN Cache & Preload plugin for Craft CMS

Logo of CoolTRONIC.pl CDN Cache & Preload Plugin

CDN Cache & Preload is a plugin developed in 2023 for Craft CMS that allows you to deploy and manage a CDN (Content Delivery Network) Cloudflare service or reverse proxy from Varnish Cache Plugin for ISP Config for your entire site easily and quickly. The plugin has 1 star on GitHub and about 30 active installations on the store, offering the following features and benefits:

  • Automatic cleaning and refreshing of CDN Cloudflare or reverse-proxy cache for changed resources
  • Ability to manually clean and refresh the CDN Cloudflare cache or reverse proxy for selected resources or the entire site
  • Ability to select CDN Cloudflare providers like Cloudflare and reverse proxy
  • Ability to configure CDN Cloudflare settings such as zones, rules, headers and more
  • Ability to monitor URL loading status and statistics from the admin panel
  • Increase site loading speed and availability by distributing resources from the nearest CDN Cloudflare servers or via reverse proxy
  • Reduce server load and costs by reducing the number of requests and data transfer
  • Loading pages into static HTML files to bypass requests to the PHP server
  • Improve site security and protection by using SSL certificates and CDN Cloudflare or ISP Config security features

The CDN Cache & Preload plugin is available under a Craft license and can be downloaded from the plugin store or the GitHub repository.

Static Files Autoversioning plugin for Craft CMS

Logo of CoolTRONIC.pl Static Files Autoversioning Plugin

Static Files Autoversioning is a plugin with new features in 2023 for Craft CMS that allows you to automatically add versions to static files such as images, scripts and stylesheets. The plugin has three stars on GitHub and about 50 active installations on the store, offering the following features and benefits:

  • Automatically add versions to static files using the build number or the time the file was last modified
  • Preventing browser cache issues, so users always get the latest version of files
  • Increase performance and save bandwidth by only downloading files when they change
  • Easy installation and configuration, with no need to change source code or templates

The Static Files Autoversioning plugin is available under the GPLv3 license and can be downloaded from the plugin store or the GitHub repository.

Varnish Cache Plugin for ISPConfig 3

Logo Plugin CoolTRONIC.pl for ISPConfig for Reverse Proxy optimized for Craft CMS and WordPress

Varnish Cache Plugin for ISPConfig 3, which received the 2023 patches and allows you to set up and manage the Varnish Cache server for WordPress and CraftCMS sites. The plugin has two stars on GitHub and 1 historical fork on GitHub, and offers the following features and benefits:

  • Using Varnish Cache as a proxy server that stores and delivers static and dynamic content from WordPress and CraftCMS sites.
  • Using Apache as a back-end server that handles requests that cannot be served by Varnish Cache
  • Using NGINX as an SSL server that provides encryption and termination of HTTPS connections
  • Automatic cleaning and refreshing of the Varnish Cache when content changes are made to WordPress and CraftCMS sites using external software
  • Increase the loading speed and scalability of WordPress and CraftCMS sites by using Varnish Cache
  • Improved security and protection of WordPress and CraftCMS sites by using NGINX SSL
  • Compatibility with various WordPress and CraftCMS plugins such as WP Rocket, Proxy Cache Purge, CDN Cache and Preload, Blitz and others

The Varnish Cache Plugin for ISPConfig 3 is available under the GNU GPL v3 license and can be downloaded from the GitHub repository and read more on our website.

Summary

In 2023, CoolTRONIC.pl delivered a lot of new and improved software that improves the performance, security, and usability of websites. Our Craft CMS plug-ins, such as PDF Generator, CDN Cache & Preload and Static Files Autoversioning, offer advanced features and options for creating and managing PDF files, CDN service and static files. Our ISPConfig 3 plugin with NGINX reverse proxy allows you to set up and manage a Varnish Cache server for WordPress and CraftCMS sites. Our software is available under the Craft or GNU GPL v3 license and can be downloaded from the plugin store, and the GitHub repository or as composer packages. Our software is constantly being developed and updated and is compatible with the latest versions of Craft CMS and other systems.

You are welcome to cooperate with CoolTRONIC.pl in any aspect related to software and interactive services. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and always ready to take on new challenges. We offer professional and reliable solutions to meet your expectations and needs. To get in touch with us, visit our contact page or email us.

We wish your business and personal growth in the new year 2024. We hope you will be satisfied with our services, and that you will recommend us to your friends and partners. Thank you for your trust and cooperation. May the new year bring you much success and advice.