Inserting a Word document content (with formatting) in a RDLC report using C#

Question

Hello,

I'm creating a RDLC report in C#. Is it possible to insert the content of a Word 2003 document (with formatting) in it (either in design time or programmatically) before exporting to PDF. The final result will be a PDF file containing the initial report (fields from database) and the Word document content following it.

Why this? I need to give the user the possibility to fill a form, attach a word document and export the all to PDF as I described earlier (ASP.NET). I don't have Word installed on the server so I can't Interact with its COM objects.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Which format does the word document use? If it's .docx, you can try going with the Open XML SDK from Microsoft.

Not sure about how to import the formatting.

Answer 2

I recommend use RTF (not DOC!), than prepare report and export to html/pdf, send by e-mail, etc. Very useful, does not need any additional tools (word or distiller) on server. Some time ago I have seen import/export filter to word via OLE, but it impossible to use on server side of course.