Convert XPS file to DXF via C#
Export XPS to DXF within .NET applications without using Adobe® Acrobat Reader or any other third party applications
Aspose.Total for .NET is a comprehensive suite of .NET components that enables developers to easily export XPS to DXF image within any .NET applications. This suite includes Aspose.PDF for .NET and Aspose.Imaging for .NET, which are powerful tools for creating, editing, and converting documents and images.
Using Aspose.PDF for .NET, you can export XPS to JPEG. This component provides a wide range of features for manipulating PDF documents, including the ability to convert XPS to JPEG. It also supports a variety of other formats, such as PDF, DOCX, HTML, and more.
Once you have exported XPS to JPEG, you can use Aspose.Imaging for .NET to convert JPEG to DXF. This powerful Image Processing API provides a wide range of features for manipulating images, including the ability to convert JPEG to DXF. It also supports a variety of other formats, such as TIFF, GIF, BMP, and more.
By using Aspose.Total for .NET, you can easily export XPS to DXF image within any .NET applications in two simple steps. This suite of components provides a wide range of features for manipulating documents and images, making it an ideal solution for developers who need to export XPS to DXF.
Convert XPS file to DXF via .NET
- Open XPS file using Document class
- Initialize JpegDevice class object and render XPS to JPEG by using Process method
- Load JPEG file by using Image class
- Save the document to DXF format using Save method
Conversion Requirements
Install from command line as nuget install Aspose.Total or install directly from Package Manager Console of Visual Studio.
Alternatively, get the offline MSI installer or DLLs in a ZIP file from downloads .
Convert XPS File to DXF in a Single File via C#
Using the API, you can also convert XPS file to DXF to a single image file. In order to convert all pages, you can first render your XPS document to one TIFF file and after that you can export TIFF file to DXF. You can open the input file using Document class and create Resolution, TiffSettings, & TIFF device objects. You can get a single TIFF image using Process method of TiffDevice class. Finally, you can load TIFF file using Image class and save it to DXF format using Save method.
Convert XPS to DXF With Watermark via C#
Using the API, you can also convert XPS file to DXF with watermark in your DXF document. In order to add a watermark, you can first render your XPS document to JPEG and add a watermark in it. To demonstrate the operation, you can load your converted JPEG image, add transformations using an object of Matrix class and draw a string as the watermark on the image surface using the Graphics class’ DrawString method. After adding the watermark in it, you can save the JPEG as DXF format. Below is a code example that demonstrates how to add a diagonal watermark to your document.
Convert & Rotate XPS File to DXF via C#
Using the API, you can also rotate the output DXF image as per your needs. The Image.RotateFlip method can be used to rotate the image by 90/180/270-degrees and flip the image horizontally or vertically. You can specify the type of rotation and flip to apply to the image. In order to rotate and flip the image you can load the converted JPEG image using the factory method exposed by Image class and call the Image.RotateFlip method while specifying the appropriate RotateFlipType .
Explore XPS Conversion Options with .NET
What is XPS File Format?
XPS, short for XML Paper Specification, is a file format created by Microsoft to represent fixed-layout documents. XPS files contain the content and print settings of a document, making them suitable for preserving the layout and appearance of a document across different devices and platforms.
The XPS format is based on XML (eXtensible Markup Language), a widely used markup language for structured data representation. XPS files encapsulate document content, such as text, images, vector graphics, and annotations, in a structured XML format. This enables easy interpretation and rendering of the document’s visual elements.
XPS files are conceptually similar to PDF (Portable Document Format) files in that they both aim to provide a reliable way to present and share documents while preserving their formatting and layout. However, PDF files have gained broader support across different software applications and hardware devices, making them more widely accepted and compatible.
To view and work with XPS files, Microsoft provides an XPS Viewer as part of the Windows operating system. Various third-party applications and tools also offer support for opening, creating, and converting XPS files. However, compared to PDF, the range of software and hardware supporting the XPS format may be more limited.
What is DXF File Format?
The Autodesk Drawing Exchange Format (DXF) is a widely used file format developed by Autodesk for facilitating data interoperability between Autodesk software and other programs. DXF serves as a structured file format that stores drawing information as a collection of vector entities. These entities encompass various geometric shapes, such as points, lines, arcs, circles, polygons, and text. Additionally, DXF files also have the capability to support raster images.
First introduced in December 1982 as part of AutoCAD 1.0, DXF has undergone several revisions and extensions over the years. The latest revision is DXF R2018, which was introduced alongside AutoCAD 2018.
DXF files are stored as ASCII text files, allowing them to be viewed and edited in any text editor. However, dedicated programs designed for working with DXF files, such as AutoCAD, offer more comprehensive features for viewing and editing. When opened in a text editor, a DXF file is typically divided into three sections: the header, the drawing body, and the trailer. The header contains general information about the drawing, including its title, author, and creation date. The drawing body comprises the actual vector entities that constitute the drawing, while the trailer provides concluding information, such as the total number of entities in the file.
DXF files are conventionally saved with the .dxf file extension, and their versatility and widespread adoption have made them a standard for exchanging and sharing drawing data across various CAD and design applications.