Create pdfs from within .net c#

pdflib vs. reportviewer

advantages
disadvantages


pdflib
create pdfs with attachments
mail merge (blocks) difficult to handle (adobe plugin not working, ...)
bad sourcecode (coding style of pdflib)
operates on strings not with exceptions...


reportviewer

easy layout
export not only in pdf (html, csv, xls,...)
no dedicated pdf creation (only export report)



TO validate:
iText.NET
iText.NET is a Free PDF Library for .NET Framework
ported from java

Fresh Install Visual Studio - Do this - Link Tip

"Pimp My IDE": 101 Visual Studio tips, tricks, and add-ins

my top 3 on new Visual Studio Install

  • Change startup options, FAST performance is needed
  • Arrange toolboxes, windows, ...
  • Download and Install Addins:
    • GhostDoc
    • Resource Refactoring Tool
    • Resex
    • SmartPaster (when its working...)

Dont forget to print the "Visual Studio 2008 Keyboard Shortcuts Reference"

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