Save As PDF in Aspose.Tasks

Introduction

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of saving a project as a PDF using Aspose.Tasks for Java. With Aspose.Tasks, you can efficiently convert your project files into PDF format, ensuring compatibility and ease of sharing. Let’s dive into the steps:

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have the following:

1. Java Development Kit (JDK): Ensure you have JDK installed on your system.
2. Aspose.Tasks for Java Library: Download and install the Aspose.Tasks library. You can find the download link here.
3. A Project File: Have a project file (e.g., HomeMovePlan.mpp) ready that you want to convert to PDF.

Import Packages

import com.aspose.tasks.PdfSaveOptions;
import com.aspose.tasks.PresentationFormat;
import com.aspose.tasks.Project;
import com.aspose.tasks.SaveFileFormat;
import com.aspose.tasks.SaveOptions;
import com.aspose.tasks.Timescale;

Step 1: Read the Input Project File

String dataDir = "Your Data Directory";
Project project = new Project(dataDir + "HomeMovePlan.mpp");

Ensure you replace "Your Data Directory" with the path to your data directory containing the project file.

Step 2: Save the Project as PDF

project.save(dataDir + "Project5.pdf", SaveFileFormat.Pdf);

This code snippet saves the project as a PDF file with the name “Project5.pdf”.

Step 3: Fitting Contents to Cell Size

Project project1 = new Project(dataDir + "project6.mpp");
SaveOptions o = new PdfSaveOptions();
o.setFitContent(true);
o.setTimescale(Timescale.Months);
o.setPresentationFormat(PresentationFormat.TaskUsage);

Here, we set options for saving the PDF, including fitting content, timescale, and presentation format.

Step 4: Hide Legends

o.setLegendOnEachPage(false);

This step hides legends on each page of the PDF.

Step 5: Save the Project with Applied Options

project1.save(dataDir + "result_months_WithoutLegend.pdf", o);

Finally, this code saves the project with applied options to a PDF file.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to use Aspose.Tasks for Java to save a project as a PDF. By following these simple steps, you can efficiently convert your project files for easy sharing and distribution.

FAQ’s

Q: Is Aspose.Tasks compatible with all versions of Java?

A: Yes, Aspose.Tasks supports Java versions starting from JDK 6 and above.

Q: Can I customize the appearance of the PDF output?

A: Absolutely! Aspose.Tasks provides various options to customize the PDF output according to your requirements.

Q: Does Aspose.Tasks support other file formats for conversion?

A: Yes, Aspose.Tasks supports a wide range of file formats, including MPP, XML, XLSX, and more.

Q: Is there a trial version available for Aspose.Tasks?

A: Yes, you can get a free trial of Aspose.Tasks from here.

Q: Where can I get support for Aspose.Tasks?

A: For support and assistance, you can visit the Aspose.Tasks forum.