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This International Standard specifies AFP interchange as a container for document objects by defining the AFP (Advanced Function Presentation) file format (MO: DCA - Mixed Object Document Content Architecture). This version includes a means of identifying support for specifically including single and multi-page PDF (Portable Document Format) document objects as a container function set. It also includes a mechanism for pairing and managing resources associated with PDF. Note: For an example of how PDF external file references map into AFP secondary resources, see Annex A. The use of AFP is applicable to AFP and PDF workflow where the final production is managed within an IPDS (Intelligent Printer Data Stream) environment.