Generating PDF Invoice

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Gary

I have to generate a professional looking Invoice document in PDF Format. I
understand that Crystal Reports can do this task.

Is this the best way to go?

Are there any 3rd party licenses involved?
 
Gary said:
I have to generate a professional looking Invoice document in PDF Format. I
understand that Crystal Reports can do this task.

Is this the best way to go?

Are there any 3rd party licenses involved?
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iText will give you complete control over the PDF creation. It might be a
little too "low level" for what you're after, but's its free and simple to
use.

iText (http://www.lowagie.com/iText/) is a java library.
Ported to .NET here
http://www.ujihara.jp/iTextdotNET/en/
and here
http://itextsharp.sourceforge.net/

David
 
Steve,
We will likey be creating numerous documents such as POs, Invoices, and
reports from our application. Some of them will be converted to PDF. What
are our alternatives to Crystal when using .net aspx?
Gary
 
The more complex your reporting needs become, the more desirable Crystal
Reports begins to be.

Alternatives:

You could use the brand new SQL Server Reporting Services:
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/reporting/default.asp

I've had good experiences with VSView:
http://www.componentone.com/products.aspx?ProductCode=1&ProductID=69

Here's a somewhat fancier version if you prefer:
http://www.componentone.com/products.aspx?ProductCode=1&ProductID=70

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I hope this helps,
Steve C. Orr, MCSD, MVP
http://Steve.Orr.net
 
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