Add Rectangle to XPS Document with Aspose.Page for .NET

Introduction

Aspose.Page for .NET is a powerful library that provides a variety of features for working with XPS (XML Paper Specification) documents in .NET applications. In this tutorial, we will focus on adding a rectangle to an XPS document using Aspose.Page for .NET. Follow this step-by-step guide to enhance your document creation process.

Prerequisites

Before you begin with this tutorial, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:

  1. Aspose.Page for .NET Library: Ensure that you have the Aspose.Page for .NET library installed in your development environment. You can download it here.

  2. Document Directory: Set up a directory where you want to store your XPS documents.

Import Namespaces

In your .NET application, include the necessary namespaces to use Aspose.Page functionalities.

using Aspose.Page.XPS;
using Aspose.Page.XPS.XpsModel;
using System.Drawing;

Step 1: Set the Document Directory

// ExStart:3
// The path to the documents directory.
string dataDir = "Your Document Directory";
// ExEnd:3

Step 2: Create a New XPS Document

// ExStart:4
// Create new XPS Document
XpsDocument doc = new XpsDocument();
// ExEnd:4

Step 3: Add a Rectangle

// ExStart:5
// CMYK (blue) solid color stroked rectangle in the lower left
XpsPath path = doc.AddPath(doc.CreatePathGeometry("M 20,10 L 220,10 220,100 20,100 Z"));
path.Stroke = doc.CreateSolidColorBrush(
    doc.CreateColor(dataDir + "uswebuncoated.icc", 1.0f, 1.000f, 0.000f, 0.000f, 0.000f));
path.StrokeThickness = 12f;
// ExEnd:5

Step 4: Save the Document

// ExStart:6
// Save resultant XPS document
doc.Save(dataDir + "AddRectangleXPS_out.xps");
// ExEnd:6

Congratulations! You have successfully added a rectangle to an XPS document using Aspose.Page for .NET.

Conclusion

Aspose.Page for .NET simplifies document manipulation tasks, allowing developers to create and modify XPS documents effortlessly. This step-by-step guide demonstrates how to add a rectangle to your XPS document, providing a solid foundation for further exploration.

FAQ’s

Q1: Is Aspose.Page compatible with all .NET applications?

A1: Yes, Aspose.Page is designed to work seamlessly with all .NET applications.

Q2: Where can I find the documentation for Aspose.Page for .NET?

A2: The documentation is available here.

Q3: Can I try Aspose.Page for .NET for free before purchasing?

A3: Yes, you can get a free trial here.

Q4: How can I obtain a temporary license for Aspose.Page for .NET?

A4: Visit this link to obtain a temporary license.

A5: Visit the Aspose.Page forum for community support.

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