PDF Processing Template outside of C# Code

[Valentin]

https://www.telerik.com/document-processing-libraries/pdf-processing

Folks,

For a new project I need to generate a dynamic multi page pdf and one of the mandatory requirements is that some kind of template (html, xml, word) is used for easier maintance purposes.

Is it correct that for the Telerik PDF processing Library the only way to define pdfs is directly in the c# code and not some kind of template?

Thank you

Valentin

[Yoan]

Hello Valentin,

Thank you for reaching out. The Document Processing Libraries (DPL) are indeed UI-independent. The functionality, API they offer, and the document creation are strictly code-based.

However, if it fits your scenario, you can take advantage of the format conversion feature.

If you already have a created HTML, DOC, DOCX, or RTF template, you can import it with our WordsProcessing library and then export it to PDF with also modifying the input template or the result PDF through code. The library already offers a Mail Merge feature that can be used with any Word templates to make the process easier.

If you do not have a Word template already prepared, you can also create it programmatically from scratch with our libraries.

Alternatively, if using an interface is a requirement for you, I can offer you one of the following editors that are compatible with our libraries to create the initial template and even export it to PDF:

• WPF PdfViewer - download Demo.
• WinForms PdfViewer - download Demo.

I hope this helps. Let me know if any further assistance is required.

Regards,
Yoan
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