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Hello World (ASP.NET PDF generator) sample is a simple ASP application that generates one PDF file containing the text "novaPDF says Hello World from ASP.NET".

This SDK sample shows how to convert an existing file to PDF by using the ShellExecute function in Visual Basic.

The Word OLE (Java) SDK sample is a basic Java console application that converts a MS Word document (in this sample the default location for the source document is C:\temp\test.doc) to PDF using Word OLE automation and j-Interop along with novaPDF.

The CSharp Converter sample demonstrates how to convert an existing file by printing it to novaPDF Printer using the ShellExecute function. It also demonstrates how to set different options and manage profiles.

The same approach should be taken if you print using a Print() method from another object (like an internet browser or a report control). Just replace the ShellExecute call with the call of your Print method.

Sample SDK code (.cpp) for printing "Hello World" text to the novaPDF Printer from remote computer.

Multiple printers sample is similar with the Temporary printer sample but it uses several threads.

Temporary printer sample is similar with Hello World sample but it uses temporary printers. It demonstrates the use of AddNovaPrinter and DeleteNovaPrinter.

Sample how to print a *"Hello World"* pdf file from VB.NET using novaPDF Printer.

Word OLE VB sample is a simple Windows console application that converts a MS Word document (*C:\Test.doc*) to PDF using Word OLE automation. This sample demonstrates how to convert the existing Test.doc sample by printing it to novaPDF SDK Printer.

Sample VBNet app that converts a MS Word document to PDF using OLE Automation.

Sample application that generates a pdf file with *Hello World* text from Visual Basic (VB).

Basic "Hello World" java console application that generates a PDF file.

Convert MS Word document to PDF from Delphi using Word OLE automation.

The VCL Converter (Delphi PDF) sample demonstrates how to convert an existing file by printing it to novaPDF Printer using the ShellExecutefunction. It also demonstrates how to set different options and manage profiles in your novaPDF development.

Convert a MS Word document to pdf using Word OLE automation.

Hello World CSharp sample is a simple Windows console application that prints one page with the *novaPDF says Hello World from C#* text to the novaPDF.

It demonstrates the basic use of the INovaPDFOptions interface. The printing job is made using the package "System.Drawing.Printing"

The MFC Converter sample demonstrates how to convert an existing file by printing it to novaPDF using the ShellExecute function. It also demonstrates how to set different options and manage profiles.

The same approach should be taken if you print using a "Print()" method from another object (like an internet browser or a report control). Just replace the ShellExecute call with the call of your Print method.

Sample SDK code (csharp) of how to integrate for printing "Hello World" text to the novaPDF Printer from remote computer.

Sample SDK code (.cpp) for printing "Hello World" text to the novaPDF Printer from remote computer.

Sample .cpp SDK code for printing "Hello World" text to the novaPDF Printer.

The page related settings have a different behavior than the other settings (save, compression, fonts, security,...). While the last are specific to the novaPDF printer driver, the page related settings are used for all printer drivers and can be set by system calls (check the DEVMODE Windows structure).

Do I need to activate a profile when I need to set its options via COM object?

Do I need novaPDF SDK to change printer options? Can I generate pdf files without the notice on the bottom of the pages mentioning novaPDF?

If I set an option via COM, that be persistent after the program terminates?

novaPDF isn't set as the default printer after calling RestoreDefaultPrinter() function.