Setup C# and Visual Studio for use with the DLL edition of Foxit Quick PDF Library

This tutorial shows you how to get ready to create your first PDF application with C#, Visual Studio and the DLL edition of Foxit Quick PDF Library.

C# can be used with the ActiveX and DLL editions of Foxit Quick PDF Library instructions for setting up the DLL edition in Visual Studio can be found below. There are also instructions for setting up the ActiveX edition.

1. Install the DLL Edition

Included with the single DLL file DebenuPDFLibraryDLL[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png].dll are various header/import files. They provide an easier way to interface with Foxit Quick PDF Library. These can be found in the Debenu > PDF Library > DLL > Import folder.

2. Copy the DLL and header/import file

Copy the DebenuPDFLibraryDLL[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png].dll file to a folder of your choosing or leave it in the default installation folder:

• C:\Program Files\Debenu\PDF Library\DLL

Also, copy the DebenuPDFLibraryDLL[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png].cs file to a folder of your choosing or leave it in the default installation folder:

• C:\Program Files\Debenu\PDF Library\DLL\Import\CSharp\DebenuPDFLibraryDLL[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png].cs

3. Create a new C# project in Visual Studio

Create a new Windows Forms Application Microsoft Visual Studio and give it a name of your choosing.

• File > New > Project > Visual C# > Windows > Windows Forms Application

4. Add the C# header/import file to the project

The C# header/import file makes it easier to access the DLL edition of Foxit Quick PDF Library and saves you from having to manually setup each function from the DLL that you wish to use. Follow these simple steps to add the header/import file:

• In Visual Studio click on the Project > Add Existing Item menu item
• Find and select DebenuPDFLibraryDLL[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png].cs. Refer to step 2 for guidance
• Click OK and this existing item will be added to your project

5. Add a namespace for Foxit Quick PDF Library

You will need to add a namespace for Foxit Quick PDF Library which references the header/import file. The namespace is DebenuPDFLibraryDLL[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png]. It should look like this:

• using DebenuPDFLibraryDLL[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png];

6. Ready!

You’re now setup and ready to move on to the fun part – creating your first PDF application with Foxit Quick PDF Library and C#.

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