formatting and printing data using C# (NO DATABASE)

Question

I have following data in variables 1) Patient Name,Age,Sex,Referred by Doctor. 2) TestName,Parameters(As an array) and its results There are some variables which will be computed using formulas.

I need to send data to printer in the following format http://www.orthoclinical.com/en-us/Documents/Sample%20lab%20report.pdf

Please point me how to implement the same.

PS: 1) I cant display data directly from Database. There are many derived parameters which will be calculated using formulas. 2)I'm newbie to C# and printing application. Please help me with pseudocode/code

What have you tried? I describe a way to accomplish this at stackoverflow.com/a/18218654/425871 You would have to play around with the control positioning to get it to print how you like. You'll have to know at least something about WPF, though. Your question is a pretty big one that isn't really right for stackoverflow.com. — Steve
– Steve, Commented Nov 22, 2013 at 13:16
I am able to send data to printer(Printing the simple text) But not able how to position elements and apply styles like bold,italic n so on — Ankith
– Ankith, Commented Nov 22, 2013 at 13:45

jim tollan · Accepted Answer · 2013-11-22 13:30:55Z

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have a look at itextsharp. This is a server side pdf library that uses a document object model to allow you to add your text and styling in a pretty easy manner.

main features:

itext is an open source library that allows you to create and manipulate PDF documents.
It enables developers looking to enhance web- and other applications with dynamic PDF document generation and/or manipulation.

iText is available in Java as well as in .Net and Android.

usages:

Serve PDF to a browser
Generate dynamic documents from XML files or databases
Use PDF's many interactive features
Add bookmarks, page numbers, watermarks, etc.
Split, concatenate, and manipulate PDF pages
Automate filling out of PDF forms
Add digital signatures to a PDF file

available via nuget: Install-Package iTextSharp

edited Nov 22, 2013 at 13:30

answered Nov 22, 2013 at 13:25

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Ankith Over a year ago

I cant use third party application.

jim tollan Over a year ago

ok, you should add that into the question as it really does affect any suggestions ;) good luck with the quest

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