Image export (BMP, PNG, GIF, JPG)

A new server-side Export() method is available:

• It's a method of DayPilotCalendar (i.e. no special control required).
• It supports all main bitmap image formats: PNG, GIF, JPG, BMP... (all formats supported by Bitmap.Save()).

Advantages:

• Print the exported image easily.
• Save the exported image to a file.
• Non-web applications:
  • Show a read-only calendar in WebForm applications
  • Include it in PDF files generated on the server
  • Include it in generated e-mails

Usage modes:

• Special page: Put DayPilotCalendar (with the same configuration as on the dynamic page) on a special page and overwrite the Response stream in all cases.
• PostBack: Use a button on an existing page and overwrite the Response stream in the button Click event handler (returns the image after clicking a button).
• Desktop/server/console applications: Create the control dynamically and export the image from any other kind of application.

Signatures:

public MemoryStream Export(ImageFormat format);
public MemoryStream Export(ImageFormat format, int scrollPosition);

Example:

    protected void ButtonExport_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        int hourHeight = DayPilotCalendar1.CellsPerHour*DayPilotCalendar1.CellHeight;

        Response.Clear();
        Response.ContentType = "image/png";
        MemoryStream img = DayPilotCalendar1.Export(ImageFormat.Png, 9 * hourHeight);
        img.WriteTo(Response.OutputStream);
        Response.End();

    }

See also

• DayPilot Pro 4.9