The Syncfusion .NET PDF Library empowers developers to manage PDF layers with precision and flexibility. Whether you're building technical documents, multilingual PDFs, or CAD drawings, this guide walks you through everything from creating layers to flattening them for final output.
| Sample name | Description |
|---|---|
| Creating your first PDF with layers | Learn how to generate a new PDF document with multiple layers using C#. This section introduces the basics of layer creation and how to organize content visually. |
| Create nested layers in a PDF document | Explore how to structure layers hierarchically. Nested layers allow for better organization, especially in complex documents like architectural plans or annotated reports. |
| Adding annotations to layers in a PDF | Discover how to associate annotations (like text notes, highlights, or shapes) with specific layers. This is useful for collaborative reviews or layered feedback. |
| Add layers to an existing PDF file | Modify existing PDFs by adding new layers without altering the original content. Ideal for versioning, updates, or adding overlays. |
| Advanced PDF layer management techniques | Master layer customization with features like setting visibility, controlling print state, renaming layers, and locking or unlocking layers. |
| Extracting PDF layer information | Learn how to read and extract metadata from layers, such as names, visibility status, and hierarchy. This is helpful for auditing or dynamically interacting with layered content. |
| Flatten or remove PDF layers | Understand how to flatten layers into a single visual stream or remove them entirely. Flattening is essential for finalizing documents before distribution or printing. |
| Real-world use cases and examples | See how PDF layers are used in practical scenarios like multilingual documents, technical drawings with detail levels, CAD drawings, and floor mappings. |
- Download this project to a location in your disk.
- Open the solution file using Visual Studio.
- Rebuild the solution to install the required NuGet package.
- Run the application.
- Product page: Syncfusion PDF Framework
- Documentation page: Syncfusion .NET PDF library
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