VB.NET or C# adding textbox in existing pdf

[imran2march]

Hi there,

My requirement is that I need to add text boxes in existing PDF file via coding (in .NET) for standalone application which later can be use in web.

But I am not sure which Adobe product I will buy.

Thanks

[Test Screen Name]

Let's start with what cannot help.

1. Not Acrobat - not licensed for server, not technically suitable

2. Not Acrobat SDK, just automates Acrobat, not standalone

Unfortunately, that's all the easy options gone. You have the possibility of

(a) Adobe PDF Library (C++)

(b) LiveCycle Forms (renamed recently - not LiveCycle Designer) (Java)

[imran2march]

I download it Acrobat DC PRO trial version and it is very large software.

I go through Acrobat SDK and with the help of sample files I create VB.Net program which added text boxes is existing PDF (Reference in this program: Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat 10.0 Type Library and AFormAut 1.0 Type Library).

Now my question is now if I implement this application to client computer do I need to Install whole Acrobat DC Pro or is there anyway I can specify licence key or login credientials in my VB.Net program.

[Test Screen Name]

1. If you develop an app using the Acrobat SDK, this is a tool for automating Acrobat (and selling it), not replacing it. Each of your end users needs to buy Acrobat and install it.

2. As I said, you cannot use Acrobat for your final result, so there is probably no point continuing with it.

[imran2march]

OK I understand that if I use this VB.NET code then I need to Buy Acrobat DC PRO and installed it in that computer with this program.

I know little bit about C++

So the other option you saying Adobe PDF Library (C++).

Could you please tell me what to look where to start,

In this option Adobe PDF Library (C++) do I still need to buy licences for each standalone computer.

[Karl Heinz Kremer]

The PDF Library is licensed via DataLogics: http://www.datalogics.com/products/pdf/pdflibrary/