Bulk Report Generation in OTT Format via C#
Generate reports in OTT format using data source & a template.
How to Generate OTT based Reports Using C#
In order to create OTT reports, we’ll use
API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use report generation API for C# platform. Open
package manager, search for Aspose.Words and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Package Manager Console Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Words
Steps to Assemble OTT via C#
- Load template in an instance of Document class
- Create an object of ReportingEngine
- Set engine options
- Call ReportingEngine.BuildReport method
- Pass the template, data source as perameters
- Save the result with Doucment.Save method
System Requirements
Before integrating the code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, .NET Core, Windows Azure, Mono or Xamarin Platforms
- Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio
- Aspose.Words for .NET referenced in your project
Generate OTT Reports using C# example code
// build data source
var xml = JsonConvert.DeserializeXmlNode(File.ReadAllText("filenameDocx"), "RootElement");
var dataSet = new DataSet("datasourceName");
dataSet.ReadXml(new MemoryStream(Encoding.UTF8.GetBytes(xml.InnerXml)));
var dataTable = dataSet.Tables["datasourceName"];
// load template for report
var doc = new Document("template.ott");
// create ReportingEngine
var engine = new Reporting.ReportingEngine
{
// set appropriate options
Options = Reporting.ReportBuildOptions.AllowMissingMembers
};
// build report using template & data source
engine.BuildReport(doc, dataTable, "datasourceName");
// save the report
doc.Save("output.ott", SaveFormat.Doc);
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Check our live demos to create OTT files with following benefits.
OTT What is OTT File Format
Files with OTT extension represent template documents generated by applications in compliance with the OASIS' OpenDocument standard format. These are created with word processor applications such as free OpenOffice Writer and can hold settings that can be used to generate new documents from these template files. These settings include page margins, borders, headers, footers, and other page settings. Such templates are used in official documents such as company letterheads and standardized forms.
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