Converting an Excel file to Pdf using C# .NET and COM/Class Library

[Samir_Al-Amar@adobeforums.com]

Hi,

I have an already created Excel file (residing in a directory on the server) that I'd like to convert to Pdf programatically within C#, and then after creating the file launch it onscreen.

I need to know if I can achieve this by purchasing Acrobat 6 Standard or Professional and referencing the necessary COM object/class library within my C# web project and using my code to then produce a Pdf file.

Does either Acrobat Standard or Professional have the capability to sit on the server and be used for this purpose?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,
Samir Al-Amar

[W_T_Allen@adobeforums.com]

Neither Pro nor Standard can be licensed for server use.

Distiller can.

[Samir_Al-Amar@adobeforums.com]

Hi W T,

Ok - if I can license distiller (although from the Acrobat site I can see it costs a minimum $5000) will it do what I want it to?

Kind regards,
Samir

[W_T_Allen@adobeforums.com]

Yes, with some programming. You have to control the source app to generate the Postscript, and then control Distiller to convert it to PDF and to launch the resulting PDF file.

The EULA allows you to run Distiller on a server if all of the users with access to it have valid Acrobat icenses.

[Samir_Al-Amar@adobeforums.com]

Hi W T,

I have found a utility that seems to do the same (and comes with a COM object for Programmatical use) for only $349 with a server license (from [url]www.neevia.com[/url]).

As there will be up to 10 users generating pdfs using this web app it would seem prudent to use this instead of spending either $5000 for Distiller or (if I understand you correctly) 10*$299 for Acrobat 6 Standard for each of the users.

I think it would make more sense to use the Neevia Document Converter utility as the client is paying!

Thanks for your all your help!

Kind regards,
Samir

[W_T_Allen@adobeforums.com]

If it works that sounds like a great idea.

Acrobat is, indeed, much too expensive.