asp c# create dynamic pdf file

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My requirement is the ability to create a pdf file from a dynamic web-page (asp / c#). I need to have the ability to adjust the elements position (in the same way the one could use @media print to adjust the styling of the page and I cannot use anything that needs to be installed client-side.

Has anyone come across anything which can resolve this dilemma?

Edit: A lot of the solutions I am finding involve initiating code to place every element on the page (add.paragraph("blah") for example) but I need something which is more a snapshot of the page, but I can modify the positions of the elements and then save the pdf.

You are the server. You want to create a PDF from what the client is rendering. Not possible. — Alexander
– Alexander, Commented Jul 24, 2013 at 9:48
Is there nothing that can be done that is similar to @media print. I could change the positions of the elements and then create a pdf file rather than print the page? — James
– James, Commented Jul 24, 2013 at 9:54

DuncanACoulter · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-25 08:34:03Z

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I have found the free (Affero GPL) iText library to be very useful. I have never used it from C# but it claims to be possible.

Edit: Client side PDF generation

Since as other commentators have pointed out what you wish to print is located on the client side rather than the server side. Perhaps you should look into JavaScript based PDF libraries. For example (but not limited to) this

edited Jul 25, 2013 at 8:34

answered Jul 24, 2013 at 9:23

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James Over a year ago

I've updated my question. Can this achieve what I am asking?

VikciaR · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-24 09:22:48Z

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Migradoc One of possibilities.

answered Jul 24, 2013 at 9:22

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James Over a year ago

I've updated my question. Can this achieve what I am asking?

VikciaR Over a year ago

No, and I think this is not possible to achieve what you want.

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