Update Last Printed Property in PDF Document

Introduction

Are you looking to update the last printed property in a PDF document? Maybe you’re managing a large volume of documents and need to keep track of when they were last printed. Whatever your reason, updating this property can be incredibly useful, and with Aspose.Words for .NET, it’s a breeze! Let’s dive into how you can achieve this.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:

  • Aspose.Words for .NET: You need to have Aspose.Words for .NET installed. If you haven’t already, you can download it from here.
  • Development Environment: A development environment like Visual Studio.
  • Basic Understanding of C#: Some familiarity with C# will be helpful.
  • Document: A Word document you want to convert to PDF and update the last printed property.

Import Namespaces

To use Aspose.Words for .NET in your project, you need to import the necessary namespaces. Here’s how you do it:

using Aspose.Words;
using Aspose.Words.Saving;

Let’s break down the process into simple, manageable steps.

Step 1: Set Up Your Project

First things first, let’s set up your project. Open Visual Studio, create a new Console App (.NET Framework or .NET Core), and name it something meaningful like “UpdateLastPrintedPropertyPDF”.

Step 2: Install Aspose.Words for .NET

Next, you need to install the Aspose.Words for .NET package. You can do this via NuGet Package Manager. Right-click on your project in the Solution Explorer, choose “Manage NuGet Packages”, search for “Aspose.Words”, and install it.

Step 3: Load Your Document

Now, let’s load the Word document you want to convert to PDF. Replace "YOUR DOCUMENT DIRECTORY" with the path to your document.

string dataDir = "YOUR DOCUMENT DIRECTORY";
Document doc = new Document(dataDir + "Rendering.docx");

Step 4: Configure PDF Save Options

We need to configure the PDF save options to update the last printed property. Create a new instance of PdfSaveOptions and set the UpdateLastPrintedProperty property to true.

PdfSaveOptions saveOptions = new PdfSaveOptions { InterpolateImages = true };

Step 5: Save the Document as PDF

Finally, save the document as a PDF with the updated property. Specify the output path and the save options.

doc.Save(dataDir + "WorkingWithPdfSaveOptions.UpdateIfLastPrinted.pdf", saveOptions);

Conclusion

And there you have it! By following these steps, you can easily update the last printed property in a PDF document using Aspose.Words for .NET. This method ensures your document management process remains efficient and up-to-date. Give it a try and see how it simplifies your workflow.

FAQ’s

What is Aspose.Words for .NET?

Aspose.Words for .NET is a powerful library for document processing tasks in .NET applications, including creating, modifying, converting, and printing documents.

Why update the last printed property in a PDF?

Updating the last printed property helps in tracking document usage, especially in environments where document printing is a frequent activity.

Can I update other properties using Aspose.Words for .NET?

Yes, Aspose.Words for .NET allows you to update various document properties, such as author, title, subject, and more.

Is Aspose.Words for .NET free?

Aspose.Words for .NET offers a free trial which you can download here. For extended use, you would need to purchase a license.

Where can I find more documentation on Aspose.Words for .NET?

You can find detailed documentation on Aspose.Words for .NET here.