DynamicPDF™ Generator Classic - Examples

• Hello World [view source]. A simple hello world PDF example.
• HelloWorld Verdana [view source]. This is an example that shows how to create a PDF using an imported True type font.
• All Elements Layout Grid [view source]. One of the properties of the DynamicPDF™ Generator Classic allows the developer to display a layout grid. This is used to aid in the layout of objects on the page. There are four types of grids and they can be placed above or below the objects on the page.
• Quad Chart [view source]. This is an example that shows the flexibility of the DynamicPDF™ Generator Classic.
• Envelope Example [view source]. This example shows how to create a PDF according to user defined values.
• Variable Text [view source]. This is an example that shows how to use the text Metrics Object
• Record Set Report [view source]. This is an example that shows how to create a simple report.

DynamicPDF™ Generator Classic Program Flow Example

The basic program flow for a script using DynamicPDF™ Generator Classic is as follows:

1. Create a document object.
2. Add a page to the document.
3. Add page elements (i.e. TextArea) to the page.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 untill all pages are complete.
5. Generate (Draw) the PDF document.

   ASP Example Script:

   <% Option Explicit Dim objDoc, objPage 'Create Document object and set properties Set objDoc = Server.CreateObject("DPDF_Gen.Document") 'Add a page to the document Set objPage = objDoc.AddPage() 'Add a textarea to the page objPage.AddTextArea "Hello World, Page 1", 0, 0, 504, 54 'Add a second page to the document Set objPage = objDoc.AddPage() 'Add a textarea to the second page objPage.AddTextArea "Hello World, Page 2", 0, 0, 504, 54 'Draw the Document to the Browser objDoc.DrawToASP 'Object cleanup Set objPage = Nothing Set objDoc = Nothing %>