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DynamicPDF™ Generator for .NET- Frequently Asked Questions

What version of the .NET Framework is supported?
The framework v1.0, v1.1, v2.0, v3.0 and v3.5 are supported. It has been fully tested against these versions of the framework. Examples are included for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008. Non-Visual Studio examples are provided as well that work with both versions of the Framework.

Is DynamicPDF Generator v4.0 for .NET compatible with DynamicPDF Generator v5.0 for .NET?
DynamicPDF Generator v5.0 for NET contains significant improvements over DynamicPDF Generator v4.0 for .NET and is mostly compatible with that product. However, small changes may need to be made to your code. A complete list of differences can be found on the Compatibility page.

Can I use XCOPY deployment?
Yes, Our assemblies are strongly named and 100% managed. They have no external dependencies. They can be deployed by placing them to your applications bin folder. The licensing information can be placed in your .config file or added with one line of code when your application starts.

If we purchase a Server Edition do we need a seperate license for our development server and development workstations?
No, Server Editions are licensed per production server. You may use the same license on development workstations and development servers.

If we purchase a Developer Edition, do we need to license servers that we deploy to?
No, Developer Editions are licensed per developer. A developer can deploy an unlimited number of server or workstation based applications and assemblies royalty free.

How is the licensing information included in my redistributable application?
With a developer license, your unique license key is embedded in your application or added with one line of code when your application starts. This license key can be retrieved from our website after purchasing a Developer Edition license.

If I purchase a Server Edition, can I deploy without installing the MSI package on the target server?
Yes, the target server can be licensed by placing a license key in your applications .config (web.config) file or by adding one line of code when your application starts. This license key can be retrieved from our website after purchasing a Server Edition license.

Our server has multiple processors. Do I need to purchase a license for each processor?
No, this product places no restrictions on the number of processors on the machine.

Do I need to purchase a maintenance plan to recieve upgrades or updates?
No, upgrades between minor version are free. Upgrades between major versions are provided free to maintenance subscribers and are offered at a significantly reduced cost to other licensed users.

Are there recurring costs when using your product?
No, once you purchase a license you can use that version of the software as long as you like. You can choose to purchase a support plan if you want preffered e-mail and telephone support and free upgrades between major versions.

What image types are supported?
DynamicPDF™ Generator for .NET supports Jpeg, Jpeg 2000, Png, Bmp, Emf, Exif, Gif, Tiff, and Wmf. It also accepts images from System.IO.Stream or System.Drawing.Bitmap objects.

Why do I see the PDF code in the browser instead of the PDF document?
This can be caused by using the refresh button after correcting an error. IE does not update the MIME type when using the refresh button. It is best to always link to the page from another to ensure that the MIME type is set correctly. This can also be caused by outputting HTML before the Draw method is called or by adding custom HTTP headers to the output stream. ISAPI filters on your web server can interfere with this as well.

DynamicPDF™ for .NET- Frequently Asked Questions

What version of the .NET Framework is supported?
The framework v1.0, v1.1, v2.0, v3.0 and v3.5 are supported. It has been fully tested against these versions of the framework. Examples are included for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008. Non-Visual Studio examples are provided as well that work with both versions of the Framework.

Is DynamicPDF v5.0 for .NET compatible with DynamicPDF v4.0 for .NET?
DynamicPDF v5.0 for .NET contains significant improvements over DynamicPDF v4.0 for .NET and is mostly compatible with that product. However, small changes may need to be made to your code. A complete list of differences can be found on the Compatibility page.

Can I use XCOPY deployment?
Yes, Our assemblies are strongly named and 100% managed. They have no external dependencies. They can be deployed by placing them to your applications bin folder. The licensing information can be placed in your .config file or added with one line of code when your application starts.

If we purchase a Server Edition do we need a seperate license for our development server and development workstations?
No, Server Editions are licensed per production server. You may use the same license on development workstations and development servers.

If we purchase a Developer Edition, do we need to license servers that we deploy to?
No, Developer Editions are licensed per developer. A developer can deploy an unlimited number of server or workstation based applications and assemblies royalty free.

How is the licensing information included in my redistributable application?
With a developer license, your unique license key is embedded in your application or added with one line of code when your application starts. This license key can be retrieved from our website after purchasing a Developer Edition license.

If I purchase a Server Edition, can I deploy without installing the MSI package on the target server?
Yes, the target server can be licensed by placing a license key in your applications .config (web.config) file or by adding one line of code when your application starts. This license key can be retrieved from our website after purchasing a Server Edition license.

Our server has multiple processors. Do I need to purchase a license for each processor?
No, this product places no restrictions on the number of processors on the machine.

Do I need to purchase a maintenance plan to recieve upgrades or updates?
No, upgrades between minor version are free. Upgrades between major versions are provided free to maintenance subscribers and are offered at a significantly reduced cost to other licensed users.

Are there recurring costs when using your product?
No, once you purchase a license you can use that version of the software as long as you like. You can choose to purchase a support plan if you want preffered e-mail and telephone support and free upgrades between major versions.

What image types are supported?
DynamicPDF™ Merger for .NET relies on DynamicPDF™ Generator for .NET for all of the Page Elements including the images. It supports all the formats that DynamicPDF™ Generator for .NET supports: Jpeg, Jpeg 2000, Png, Bmp, Emf, Exif, Gif, Tiff, and Wmf. It also accepts images from System.IO.Stream or System.Drawing.Bitmap objects.

Note: The above only applies to new images added to the PDF. Any and all images pre-existing on the PDF are preserved.


Why do I see the PDF code in the browser instead of the PDF document?
This can be caused by using the refresh button after correcting an error. IE does not update the MIME type when using the refresh button. It is best to always link to the page from another to ensure that the MIME type is set correctly. This can also be caused by outputting HTML before the Draw method is called or by adding custom HTTP headers to the output stream. ISAPI filters on your web server can interfere with this as well.

DynamicPDF™ for Java- Frequently Asked Questions

What version of the J2SE is supported?

The J2SE 1.4.X is supported. DynamicPDF™ for Java is suitable for all servlet engines, java application servers, and standalone applications on Linux, Unix, Sun Solaris and Windows based operating systems or servers. DynamicPDF™ for Java has been tested on the following operating systems:

  • Linux Red Hat Fedora
  • Windows XP, 2003, 2008

DynamicPDF™ for Java has been tested under the following Java servers using J2SE 1.4.X:

  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.9, 6.0.18
  • IBM WebSphere 7.0
  • BEA Weblogic 8.1, 9.1, 10.3
  • Sun Application Server 8.X, 9.1
  • Jboss 4.0.4, 5.0.0
  • Pramati 6.0
  • Caucho Resin 3.0.9, 3.2.1
  • Sybase EAServer (Jaguar) 5.2

Is DynamicPDF v4.0 for Java compatible with DynamicPDF v5.0 for Java?
DynamicPDF v5.0 for Java contains significant improvements over DynamicPDF v4.0 for Java and is mostly compatible with that product. However, small changes may need to be made to your code. A complete list of differences can be found on the Compatibility page.

If we purchase a Server Edition do we need a seperate license for our development server and development workstations?
No, Server Editions are licensed per production server. You may use the same license on development workstations and development servers.

If we purchase a Developer Edition, do we need to license servers that we deploy to?
No, Developer Editions are licensed per developer. A developer can deploy an unlimited number of server or workstation based applications and assemblies royalty free.

How is the licensing information included in my redistributable application?
With a developer license, your unique license key is embedded in your application or added with one line of code when your application starts. This license key can be retrieved from our website after purchasing a Developer Edition license.

Our server has multiple processors. Do I need to purchase a license for each processor?
No, our Java products place no restrictions on the number of processors on the machine.

Do I need to purchase a maintenance plan to recieve upgrades or updates?
No, upgrades between minor version are free. Upgrades between major versions are provided free to maintenance subscribers and are offered at a significantly reduced cost to other licensed users.

Our server has multiple processors. Do I need to purchase a license for each processor?
No, this product places no restrictions on the number of processors on the machine.

Are there recurring costs when using your product?
No, once you purchase a license you can use that version of the software as long as you like. You can choose to purchase a support plan if you want preffered e-mail and telephone support and free upgrades between major versions.

Why do I see the PDF code in the browser instead of the PDF document?
This can be caused by using the refresh button after correcting an error. IE does not update the MIME type when using the refresh button. It is best to always link to the page from another to ensure that the MIME type is set correctly. This can also be caused by outputting HTML before the DrawToWeb method is called or by adding custom HTTP headers to the output stream.

I have already set the classpath to your Jar file. Still I am unable to run the examples. Why?
Verify whether classpath exists to the current working directory. If not add "." in your classpath.

Can I put the servlet examples inside a sub-directory within the default directory of the web server?
No, since servlet examples do not belong to any package.

Where I can store the DynamicLicenseServlet ?
You can store DynamicLicenseServlet at any location accessible within the web server after editing the source code and adding the appropriate package statement. Then modify the servlet mapping entries in your web.xml appropriately.

What image types are supported?
DynamicPDF™ Merger for Java relies on DynamicPDF™ Generator for Java for all of the Page Elements including the images. It supports all the formats that DynamicPDF™ Generator for Java supports: Jpeg, Jpeg 2000, Png, Gif, and Tiff images. It accepts images from a physical file or a ByteArray.

Note: The above only applies to new images added to the PDF. Any and all images pre-existing on the PDF are preserved.


DynamicPDF™ ReportWriter- Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reinstall my serial number after upgrading?
If your server uses hyperthreading, you may need to reinstall your serial number after upgrading to version 1.5.3. Please contact support if you have any problems.

Do I need to purchase a maintenance plan to recieve upgrades or updates?
No, upgrades between minor version are free. Upgrades between major versions are provided free to maintenance subscribers and are offered at a significantly reduced cost to other licensed users.

Are there recurring costs when using your product?
No, once you purchase a license you can use that version of the software as long as you like. You can choose to purchase a support plan if you want preffered e-mail and telephone support and free upgrades between major versions.

What image types are supported?
DynamicPDF™ Generator and ReportWriter support JPEG and PNG images (PNG images with an alpha channel are not supported).

Why do I see the PDF code in the browser instead of the PDF document?
This can be caused by using the refresh button after correcting an error. IE does not update the MIME type when using the refresh button. It is best to always link to the page from another to ensure that the MIME type is set correctly. This can also be caused by outputting HTML before the DrawToASP method is called or by adding custom HTTP headers to the output stream.

What is the difference between the evaluation and full versions?
The only difference between the evaluation and full versions is the watermark that is printed on each page. Other than the watermark, the evaluation version is fully functional.

I plan to use one of your products from a Web server. Do I need to purchase client licenses?
No. When using our products from a web server only server processor licenses are required.

Our server has multiple processors. Do I need to purchase a license for each processor?
Yes. Each processor on a server must be licensed. We offer discounts on multi processor server licenses. Please contact our sales department for details.

What is the difference between the Workstation and Server licenses?
Workstation licenses will not install on a computer with a server operation system.

DynamicPDF™ Generator Classic- Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reinstall my serial number after upgrading?
If your server uses hyperthreading, you may need to reinstall your serial number after upgrading to version 1.5.3. Please contact support if you have any problems.

Are there recurring costs when using your product?
No, once you purchase a license you can use that version of the software as long as you like. You can choose to purchase a support plan if you want preffered e-mail and telephone support and free upgrades between major versions.

What image types are supported?
DynamicPDF™ Generator and ReportWriter support JPEG and PNG images (PNG images with an alpha channel are not supported).

Why do I see the PDF code in the browser instead of the PDF document?
This can be caused by using the refresh button after correcting an error. IE does not update the MIME type when using the refresh button. It is best to always link to the page from another to ensure that the MIME type is set correctly. This can also be caused by outputting HTML before the DrawToASP method is called or by adding custom HTTP headers to the output stream.

What is the difference between the evaluation and full versions?
The only difference between the evaluation and full versions is the watermark that is printed on each page. Other than the watermark, the evaluation version is fully functional.

I plan to use one of your products from a Web server. Do I need to purchase client licenses?
No. When using our products from a web server only server processor licenses are required.

Our server has multiple processors. Do I need to purchase a license for each processor?
Yes. Each processor on a server must be licensed. We offer discounts on multi processor server licenses. Please contact our sales department for details.

What is the difference between the Workstation and Server licenses?
Workstation licenses will not install on a computer with a server operation system.

DynamicPDF™ Merger for Java- Frequently Asked Questions

What version of the J2SE is supported?

The J2SE 1.4.X is supported. DynamicPDF™ for Java is suitable for all servlet engines, java application servers, and standalone applications on Linux, Unix, Sun Solaris and Windows based operating systems or servers. DynamicPDF™ for Java has been tested on the following operating systems:

  • Linux Red Hat Fedora
  • Windows XP, 2003, 2008

DynamicPDF™ for Java has been tested under the following Java servers using J2SE 1.4.X:

  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.9, 6.0.18
  • IBM WebSphere 7.0
  • BEA Weblogic 8.1, 9.1, 10.3
  • Sun Application Server 8.X, 9.1
  • Jboss 4.0.4, 5.0.0
  • Pramati 6.0
  • Caucho Resin 3.0.9, 3.2.1
  • Sybase EAServer (Jaguar) 5.2

What version of the J2SE is supported?

The J2SE 1.4.X is supported. DynamicPDF™ Merger for Java is suitable for all servlet engines, java application servers, and standalone applications on Linux, Unix, Sun Solaris and Windows based operating systems or servers. DynamicPDF™ for Java has been tested on the following operating systems:

  • Linux Red Hat Fedora
  • Sun Solaris 9.0
  • Windows XP, 2000, 2003
  • HP UX 11i (standalone only)

DynamicPDF™ for Java has been tested under the following Java servers using J2SE 1.4.X:

  • Tomcat 4.X, 5.X
  • WebSphere 5.1, 6.0
  • Weblogic 7.0, 8.1
  • Sun Application Server 8.X
  • Jboss 3.X
  • Pramati 3.5
  • Caucho Resin 3.0.9

If we purchase a Server Edition do we need a seperate license for our development server and development workstations?
No, Server Editions are licensed per production server. You may use the same license on development workstations and development servers.

If we purchase a Developer Edition, do we need to license servers that we deploy to?
No, Developer Editions are licensed per developer. A developer can deploy an unlimited number of server or workstation based applications and assemblies royalty free.

How is the licensing information included in my redistributable application?
With a developer license, your unique license key is embedded in your application or added with one line of code when your application starts. This license key can be retrieved from our website after purchasing a Developer Edition license.

Our server has multiple processors. Do I need to purchase a license for each processor?
No, our Java products place no restrictions on the number of processors on the machine.

Do I need to purchase a maintenance plan to recieve upgrades or updates?
No, upgrades between minor version are free. Upgrades between major versions are provided free to maintenance subscribers and are offered at a significantly reduced cost to other licensed users.

Our server has multiple processors. Do I need to purchase a license for each processor?
No, this product places no restrictions on the number of processors on the machine.

Are there recurring costs when using your product?
No, once you purchase a license you can use that version of the software as long as you like. You can choose to purchase a support plan if you want preffered e-mail and telephone support and free upgrades between major versions.

Why do I see the PDF code in the browser instead of the PDF document?
This can be caused by using the refresh button after correcting an error. IE does not update the MIME type when using the refresh button. It is best to always link to the page from another to ensure that the MIME type is set correctly. This can also be caused by outputting HTML before the DrawToWeb method is called or by adding custom HTTP headers to the output stream.

Where I can store the DynamicLicenseServlet ?
You can store DynamicLicenseServlet at any location accessible within the web server after editing the source code and adding the appropriate package statement. Then modify the servlet mapping entries in your web.xml appropriately.

DynamicPDF™ Generator for COM/ActiveX- Frequently Asked Questions

Is DynamicPDF v5.0 for COM/ActiveX compatible with DynamicPDF v4.0 for COM/ActiveX?
DynamicPDF v5.0 for COM/ActiveX contains significant improvements over DynamicPDF v4.0 for COM/ActiveX and is mostly compatible with that product. However, small changes may need to be made to your code. A complete list of differences can be found on the Compatibility page.

Is Generator v3.0 for COM/ActiveX compatible with Generator Classic?
Generator v3.0 for COM/ActiveX contains significant improvements over Generator Classic and is mostly compatible with that product. However, small changes may need to be made to your code. A complete list of differances can be found on the Compatibility page.

If we purchase a Server Edition do we need a seperate license for our development server and development workstations?
No, Server Editions are licensed per production server. You may use the same license on development workstations and development servers.

If we purchase a Developer Edition, do we need to license servers that we deploy to?
No, Developer Editions are licensed per developer. A developer can deploy an unlimited number of server or workstation based applications and assemblies royalty free.

How is the licensing information included in my redistributable application?
With a developer license, your unique license key is added using the license key file or with one line of code when your application starts. This license key file or the license key can be retrieved from our website after purchasing a Developer Edition license.

If I purchase a Server Edition, can I deploy without installing the MSI package on the target server?
Yes, the target server can be licensed by including the license key file or by placing a license key in your applications .config (app.config) file or by adding one line of code when your application starts. This license key file or the license key can be retrieved from our website after purchasing a Server Edition license. Make sure that IIS and .NET framework is installed on the target server.

Do I need to purchase a maintenance plan to recieve upgrades or updates?
No, upgrades between minor version are free. Upgrades between major versions are provided free to maintenance subscribers and are offered at a significantly reduced cost to other licensed users.

Our server has multiple processors. Do I need to purchase a license for each processor?
No, this product places no restrictions on the number of processors on the machine.

Why do I see the PDF code in the browser instead of the PDF document?
This can be caused by using the refresh button after correcting an error. IE does not update the MIME type when using the refresh button. It is best to always link to the page from another to ensure that the MIME type is set correctly. This can also be caused by outputting HTML before the DrawToWeb method is called or by adding custom HTTP headers to the output stream.

Are there recurring costs when using your product?
No, once you purchase a license you can use that version of the software as long as you like. You can choose to purchase a support plan if you want preffered e-mail and telephone support and free upgrades between major versions.

What image types are supported?
DynamicPDF™ Generator for COM/ActiveX supports Jpeg, Jpeg 2000, Png, Bmp, Emf, Exif, Gif, Tiff, and Wmf. It also accepts images from Byte array.

DynamicPDF™ Merger for COM/ActiveX- Frequently Asked Questions

Is DynamicPDF v5.0 for COM/ActiveX compatible with DynamicPDF v4.0 for COM/ActiveX?
DynamicPDF v5.0 for COM/ActiveX contains significant improvements over DynamicPDF v4.0 for COM/ActiveX and is mostly compatible with that product. However, small changes may need to be made to your code. A complete list of differences can be found on the Compatibility page.

If we purchase a Server Edition do we need a seperate license for our development server and development workstations?
No, Server Editions are licensed per production server. You may use the same license on development workstations and development servers.

If we purchase a Developer Edition, do we need to license servers that we deploy to?
No, Developer Editions are licensed per developer. A developer can deploy an unlimited number of server or workstation based applications and assemblies royalty free.

How is the licensing information included in my redistributable application?
With a developer license, your unique license key is added using the license key file or with one line of code when your application starts. This license key file or the license key can be retrieved from our website after purchasing a Developer Edition license.

If I purchase a Server Edition, can I deploy without installing the MSI package on the target server?
Yes, the target server can be licensed by including the license key file or by placing a license key in your applications .config (app.config) file or by adding one line of code when your application starts. This license key file or the license key can be retrieved from our website after purchasing a Server Edition license. Make sure that IIS and .NET framework is installed on the target server.

Do I need to purchase a maintenance plan to recieve upgrades or updates?
No, upgrades between minor version are free. Upgrades between major versions are provided free to maintenance subscribers and are offered at a significantly reduced cost to other licensed users.

Why do I see the PDF code in the browser instead of the PDF document?
This can be caused by using the refresh button after correcting an error. IE does not update the MIME type when using the refresh button. It is best to always link to the page from another to ensure that the MIME type is set correctly. This can also be caused by outputting HTML before the DrawToWeb method is called or by adding custom HTTP headers to the output stream.

Our server has multiple processors. Do I need to purchase a license for each processor?
No, this product places no restrictions on the number of processors on the machine.

Are there recurring costs when using your product?
No, once you purchase a license you can use that version of the software as long as you like. You can choose to purchase a support plan if you want preffered e-mail and telephone support and free upgrades between major versions.

What image types are supported?
DynamicPDF™ Merger for COM/ActiveX relies on DynamicPDF™ Generator for COM/ActiveX for all of the Page Elements including the images. It supports all the formats that DynamicPDF™ Generator for COM/ActiveX supports: Jpeg, Jpeg 2000, Png, Bmp, Emf, Exif, Gif, Tiff, and Wmf. It also accepts images from Byte array.
    Note: The above only applies to new images added to the PDF. Any and all images pre-existing on the PDF are preserved.

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