Render Print Areas with GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET

Introduction

Welcome to this comprehensive guide on leveraging GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET to render print areas in your documents. If you’re a .NET developer seeking a robust solution for document rendering, you’re in the right place. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the process of rendering print areas using GroupDocs.Viewer, ensuring a seamless experience in your applications.

Prerequisites

Before diving into the tutorial, ensure you have the following prerequisites in place:

• A working knowledge of C# and .NET development.
• GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET installed. You can download it here.
• A sample document (e.g., “SAMPLE.XLSX”) in your specified document directory.

Import Namespaces

Make sure to import the necessary namespaces in your C# code for proper implementation:

using System;
using System.IO;
using GroupDocs.Viewer.Options;

Step 1: Set up the Document Directory

Begin by specifying the output directory for the rendered HTML pages:

string outputDirectory = "Your Document Directory";

Step 2: Define Page File Path Format

Create a format for the page file paths, combining the output directory and a placeholder for the page number:

string pageFilePathFormat = Path.Combine(outputDirectory, "page_{0}.html");

Step 3: Initialize GroupDocs.Viewer

Instantiate the Viewer class with the path to your sample document:

using (Viewer viewer = new Viewer("SAMPLE.XLSX"))
{

Step 4: Configure HTML View Options

Configure HTML view options, specifying the page file path format and enabling options for rendering print areas:

HtmlViewOptions options = HtmlViewOptions.ForEmbeddedResources(pageFilePathFormat);
options.SpreadsheetOptions = SpreadsheetOptions.ForRenderingPrintArea();

Step 5: Render the Document

Invoke the View method to render the document with the specified options:

viewer.View(options);

Step 6: Display Success Message

Print a success message, indicating that the source document has been rendered successfully:

Console.WriteLine($"\nSource document rendered successfully.\nCheck output in {outputDirectory}.");

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully learned how to utilize GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET to render print areas in your documents. This powerful tool opens up new possibilities for document rendering in your .NET applications.

FAQs

Is GroupDocs.Viewer compatible with different document formats?

Yes, GroupDocs.Viewer supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, DOCX, XLSX, and more. Refer to the documentation for a complete list.

Can I try GroupDocs.Viewer before making a purchase?

Absolutely! You can explore the tool with a free trial available here.

Where can I find support or seek assistance for any issues?

Visit the GroupDocs.Viewer forum to connect with the community and get assistance.

Is there a temporary license option available?

Yes, you can obtain a temporary license here.

Where can I purchase GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET?

You can make your purchase here.