Add Text to PostScript (PS) Document with Aspose.Page

Introduction

In the dynamic world of .NET development, manipulating and enhancing PostScript (PS) documents is a common requirement. Aspose.Page for .NET provides a powerful set of tools to effortlessly add text to your PS documents. This tutorial will guide you through the process, ensuring you can seamlessly integrate this functionality into your projects.

Prerequisites

Before diving into the tutorial, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:

• Aspose.Page for .NET: Ensure that you have the Aspose.Page library integrated into your .NET project. You can download it from the Aspose.Page .NET documentation.

• Document Directory: Set up a directory where your documents will be stored. This will be referred to as “Your Document Directory” in the examples.

• Fonts Folder: Create a folder to store custom fonts, referred to as “Your Document Directory” in the examples.

Import Namespaces

Before getting started, make sure to include the necessary namespaces in your project:

using Aspose.Page;
using Aspose.Page.EPS;
using Aspose.Page.EPS.Device;
using Aspose.Page.Font;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Drawing.Drawing2D;
using System.IO;

Now, let’s break down the example into multiple steps.

Step 1: Create Output Stream for PS Document

string dataDir = "Your Document Directory";
string FONTS_FOLDER = "Your Document Directory";

using (Stream outPsStream = new FileStream(dataDir + "AddText_outPS.ps", FileMode.Create))
{
    PsSaveOptions options = new PsSaveOptions();
    options.AdditionalFontsFolders = new string[] { FONTS_FOLDER };
    string str = "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO";
    int fontSize = 48;
    PsDocument document = new PsDocument(outPsStream, options, false);

Step 2: Fill Text with System Font

System.Drawing.Font font = new System.Drawing.Font("Times New Roman", fontSize, FontStyle.Bold);
document.FillText(str, font, 50, 100);
document.FillText(str, font, 50, 150, new SolidBrush(Color.Blue));

Step 3: Fill Text with Custom Font

DrFont drFont = ExternalFontCache.FetchDrFont("Palatino Linotype", fontSize, FontStyle.Regular);
document.FillText(str, drFont, 50, 200);
document.FillText(str, drFont, 50, 250, new SolidBrush(Color.Blue));

Step 4: Outline Text with System Font

document.OutlineText(str, font, 50, 300);
document.OutlineText(str, font, 50, 350, new Pen(new SolidBrush(Color.BlueViolet), 2));
document.FillAndStrokeText(str, font, 50, 400, new SolidBrush(Color.Yellow), new Pen(new SolidBrush(Color.BlueViolet), 2));

Step 5: Outline Text with Custom Font

document.OutlineText(str, drFont, 50, 450);
document.OutlineText(str, drFont, 50, 500, new Pen(new SolidBrush(Color.BlueViolet), 2));
document.FillAndStrokeText(str, drFont, 50, 550, new SolidBrush(Color.Orange), new Pen(new SolidBrush(Color.Blue), 2));

Step 6: Close and Save

document.ClosePage();
document.Save();
}

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to add text to a PostScript (PS) document using Aspose.Page for .NET. Feel free to explore more features and enhance your document manipulation capabilities.

FAQ’s

Q1: Can I use Aspose.Page with other .NET libraries?

A1: Yes, Aspose.Page seamlessly integrates with other .NET libraries, providing a versatile environment for document manipulation.

Q2: Are custom fonts essential for this process?

A2: While you can use system fonts, incorporating custom fonts allows for greater flexibility and design choices.

Q3: Is Aspose.Page suitable for large-scale document processing?

A3: Absolutely! Aspose.Page is designed to handle large-scale document processing with efficiency and reliability.

Q4: Can I modify the position of the text in the PS document?

A4: Certainly! Adjust the coordinates in the provided examples to change the position of the added text.

Q5: Where can I seek assistance for Aspose.Page-related queries?

A5: Visit the Aspose.Page Forum to connect with the community and seek expert advice.