> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.apryse.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.apryse.com/appian/smart-services/smart-services.md). # Apryse PDFNet Appian Smart Services & Functions Enhance document processing in Appian with Apryse PDFNet Smart Services. Merge, search, redact, and view documents effortlessly using WebViewer Component. Get started with the Smart Services Plugin fo ## Overview Apryse PDFNet Smart Services allows you to perform document processing in Appian in process models and expression functions. Simply drag your desired task into your process model and fill in the required parameters. Merge documents in the background or search and redact terms before you view them in our [WebViewer Component](/appian/get-started/guides.md). ![](https://1373770520-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQBPkEFulYTrl1g37jENZ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2392fd439cc717404b19f19a7a1d5be59fbb897e%2F6487e87e900c97ea97ea3704a3f3c9782c2f0465-1185x451.png?alt=media) {% hint style="info" %} Smart services are mainly used for document processing and manipulation. In contrast, WebViewer is mainly for viewing and annotating in the browser. Although it can also do document processing, smart services will perform better and allow easy configuration right in the process modeler. {% endhint %} ## Getting Started To get started, you only need to install the Apryse Smart Services Plugin. If you have this or the Connected Smart Services Plugin installed (they are the same), then you will get all the smart services and functions automatically. The license key for the smart services are entered and stored elsewhere. See the `PDFNet License` section below for more details. ## PDFNet License To use most of the PDFNet Smart Services, you will need a license key. You can obtain one on our [site](https://dev.apryse.com) or you can reach out to our [sales team](https://apryse.com/form/contact-sales?docLink=docSal). {% hint style="warning" %} The PDFNet license key is different from a WebViewer license key. {% endhint %} {% hint style="warning" %} Switching licenses (i.e. from a demo key to a licensed key) will require a re-installation of the Smart Service plugin to take effect. {% endhint %} Once you have a key, you can store this key in the `Third-Party Credentials` store in the Appian `Admin Console`. 1. Obtain a license key on our [site](https://dev.apryse.com). 2. Navigate to the `Admin Console` in Appian. 3. Click on the `Third-party Credentials` option. It should be in the list of options to the left, and further down the list. 4. Press on the `Create` button to add a new set of credentials. 5. Use `Apryse` as the name when asked. 6. Give `Apryse Smart Services Plugin` permissions to access these credentials. 7. Add a new field in the `Credentials` section. 8. Set the field name to `PDFNet License`. The value should be the license key you obtained. 9. Save everything and you should be good to go! ![](https://1373770520-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQBPkEFulYTrl1g37jENZ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b9d8806bf83099f5b0108b8e54bf28edc5d7cd16%2F7a4add56e9340b4632394f7eced0cc5a3158f4b5-3584x1552.png?alt=media) ## How to Use Once you have the plugin installed and the license key entered in, then you can utilize the smart services and functions in Appian. The Apryse PDFNet Smart Services can be found in the process modeler. They can be searched and filtered using the `apryse` name. ![](https://1373770520-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQBPkEFulYTrl1g37jENZ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3b6e9e9d003c174d2d6248491815fb48a3130ed0%2Fffecef42ab22bcc6fd5b2884b0bbb94a2df11bbd-223x228.png?alt=media) The plugin also provides the equivalent expression functions to be used in expressions on pages. ![](https://1373770520-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQBPkEFulYTrl1g37jENZ%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-92ab1bb9f1f16bd5116ca8542c07993a139f8ea4%2Fcd01429f021c2f23d63ff264f7d17c4065839e94-1508x650.png?alt=media) ## Next Steps Check our [guide](/appian/smart-services/merge-redact.md) on creating a simple process model. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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