How to Save Windows form as pdf

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Hi all,

I'm creating a Windows Application with several forms in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005. I want the user to be able to export the open form as a PDF-file. I ran into some answers recommending PDFSharp[^], but I have no clue how to use it... I tried to figure it out by reading forums, other questions and anwers, but I've just no clue where to get started. So, can someone please help me get started, by telling me how to implement PDFSharp in my project?

Or if you guys have other suggestions/recommendations on how to save a Windows Form to pdf, please let me know :)

Posted 20-Sep-12 23:12pm

Frans Jan

Updated 20-Sep-12 23:44pm

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You can use Crystal Report or ITextSharp to create PDF's
Design the Form in crystal reports or using ITextSharp and provide the user with download option....

Taking a Screen Shot is a weird way of giving a client, the pdf

Posted 21-Sep-12 0:20am

KapilDesai

Updated 21-Sep-12 0:44am

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Abhinav S · Accepted Answer · 2012-09-20T23:49:00

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Take a screenshot of the form and then convert this bitmap image to a pdf using PDFSharp or any other converter.

Posted 20-Sep-12 23:49pm

Abhinav S

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Frans Jan 21-Sep-12 5:58am

OK clear, but how do I use PDFSharp in my project? Do I need to add reference? If so, what reference do I need to add?

Abhinav S 21-Sep-12 6:01am

Yes you will need to add references. You can check their documentation for the appropriate references you need to include in your project.

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