PDF Document API - Generate a Document Layout and a Watermark from Scratch

This example shows the PDF Document Creation API that is used to programmatically generate a document layout.

• The custom DrawGraphics method draws content inside an empty PDF document.
• The custom AddWatermark method generates a watermark with custom text and adds it to the created PDF document.

When you launch the app, the file is saved to your Documents folder (%userprofile%/Documents).

The Result.pdf file is an example of a generated PDF document:

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Files to Review

• Program.cs (VB: Program.vb)
• Result.pdf

Documentation

• How to: Generate a PDF Document Layout from Scratch
• Document Generation

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