Pdf Output a blank page.

[Premalm]

Hi Guys,

I have a Asp.NEt application in which I want the output to be in a PDF file.
I am able to create the out put in a pdf format but when I try to view it, it shows me a blank page. Here's the code I have:
Response.BufferOutput = True
Response.Clear()
Response.ContentType = "application/pdf"
oDocument.Write(Response)
Response.Flush()
Response.Close()

Any Ideas ?

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you
Premal

 

[dvannoy]

are you doing this with crystal?

 

[Isadore]

Premalm -

I have been involved this week with sending DataGrids to Excel, XML, modifying css for Printer Friendly copies, etc. I caputred this link some time ago for conversion to PDF, they've been around for awhile so I'll share it with you:

http://www.activepdf.com/

It just so happens that I was in the process of trying to work something up as well to send a Report to pdf but have not come across any free 3d party packages; I'll give your code a test run and see what happens. I'm only a technical level user of dot NET so am limited in my ability to give first rate advice on peripheral topics such as this.

 

[Isadore]

dvannoy - did a little research on this and you're on the right track; Crystal Reports is probably what Premalm is using -- havent' used Crystal myself so can't offer to much more then recommend the above reference.

 

[Premalm]

Guys,

We are using TallPdf.Net to create PDF files. This problem is not happening on all machines. i.e. When I run my application the pdf output is generated on some machines and is getting displayed.
On my machine its just showing a blank page with the address bar showing the name of the asp.net page which generates this output.

Any Ideas ?
Premal.

 

[dvannoy]

well you answered your own question then.

<<This problem is not happening on all machines. i.e. When I run my application the pdf output is generated on some machines and is getting displayed.

I think you need to check Tallpdf's website for tech support.

 

[dvannoy]

Isadore, if you want some sample code of how to use crystal with pdf,excel etc. just let me know. once you get pass the pains of crystal it becomes very simple.

 

[Isadore]

dvannoy - I'll keep that in mind; thanks. I've always known Crystal Reports was top notch; just haven't had time to venture there; but that time may be coming up as I prepare to launch a website for a new bussiness I am starting -- and the use of Crystal Reports sounds attractive.