Vector PDF support

euphoria3keuphoria3k
edited 8:53PM in FastReport .NET
Hi

Our company requires the functionality to export reports to PDF which maintain the vector images (i.e. emf). I have tried the demo but it appears the PDF rasterizes the images.

Could you tell me whether this is possible please?

Cheers

James

Comments

  • AlexTZAlexTZ
    edited 8:53PM
    Hello,

    As far as I know, PDF cannot contain EMF images (these images must be converted to the pdf vector objects). So it's not possible.
  • euphoria3keuphoria3k
    edited 8:53PM
    AlexTZ wrote: »
    Hello,

    As far as I know, PDF cannot contain EMF images (these images must be converted to the pdf vector objects). So it's not possible.

    Ok well the drawings being converted to pdf vector objects would be fine, is that possible?
  • AlexTZAlexTZ
    edited 8:53PM
    Sorry, we don't have plans to convert emf to pdf vector objects. It's a quite complex task.
  • Domo SokratDomo Sokrat
    edited 8:53PM
    Hi Alex,

    do you still have no intentions to convert scalable graphics to pdf? I'm asking because this would surely be the only K.O. criteria for Fast Reports as a replacement for Crystal Reports in my company. We will migrate some projects to VS 2010 in the next time and try to get rid of CR ... But we need vector based graphics in PDFs.

    Regards.
  • AlexTZAlexTZ
    edited 8:53PM
    Hello,

    We don't plan to support vector EMF in our PDF export. You may use "Print optimized" option in the PDF export dialog to get higher-resolution image.
  • Domo SokratDomo Sokrat
    edited 8:53PM
    Hi and thanks for the quick reply. I will try this while my evaluation in order to find out if this would fit our needs.

    Best Regards.
  • jabijabi Czech Republic
    edited 8:53PM
    It's very limiting when I cannot embed for example vector company logo to PDF reports.

    And what embed other PDF or EPS image as alternative (PDF/EPS is difficult render in preview) for bitmap image in PDF export?

    For example free opensource library ITextSharp (older version is under MPL license - can be used in closed source software) can embed PDF, EPS a WMF to any PDF.

    This library makes possible digital signing PDF - it's very usefull function for bussiness reports too.
  • AlexTZAlexTZ
    edited 8:53PM
    Hello,

    You can embed any image in pdf. It will be embedded as jpg. If you want higher resolution (for printing), check the "Print optimized" option.
    We have no plans to embed pdf/eps files in a document.
  • Unknown
    edited 8:53PM
    You can try the PDF Creator software, it can support outputing pdf file without changing anu quality
    http://www.oxpdf.com

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