Export single report to multiple pdf files

[Muneeb]

Hi,

I'm facing a scenario in which i have to export the generated report into multiple pdf files based on the number of groups in the report. let's say that i have grouped the data based on departments [3 departments i have in data] in the report. the report, in turn, will display the data grouped by department [there would be 3 groups, of course]. now, my scenario is that when i export this report to pdf, 3 pdf files should be created, one for each grouped data [department]. Is this possible using the control?

I thought of programmatically saving the pdf but i don't know what to do after i get the rendered report in byte array. i mean how do i separate group info in the byte array that contains the rendered report?

any help / workaround would be highly appreciated!

[Milen | Product Manager @DX]

Hi Muneeb,

It is not possible to slice a PDF file and the result to be a valid PDF file. To achieve the desired functionality you need to programmatically render multiple times the report in PDF format applying different filters so that the end result is separated PDF files sliced by some condition. Find attached a sample report with defined filter and report parameter used in the filter. Also you will find windows application demonstrating how to change the value of the report's parameter and export the report to PDF.

The method that export the report programmatically in PDF format is taken from this KB article.

Let us know if you need further assistance. 

Best wishes,
Milen
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[Muneeb]

Hi Milen,

I have only word for it: NICE! :)

Please accept my sincere thanks!