Printing a word file

[bfsog]

Hi guys. Is it possible to print a word file (.doc) using VB.NET?

The file does not have to be opened on the form.

Preferably the file will print on a button_click event.

Thanks in advance

 

[Steven McDonald]

I don't know how to offhand but check out www.vbdotnetheaven.com for help! Lots of tutorials there

 

[kulrom]

Private Sub btnPrint_click ( ........'don't forget this -> Project > Add Reference > Microsoft Word xx.0 Object Library

Dim WordApp AsNew Word.Application

Dim WordDoc AsNew Word.Document

WordDoc = WordApp.Documents.Add("c:\name.doc")

WordDoc.PrintOut()

End Sub


Cheers

 

[ayozzhero]

Just asking... by doing Project > Add Reference > Microsoft Word xx.0 Object Library, will the library be automatically included upon compilation/build?

Let's say, we want to run the app on another PC that might not have MS Word installed.

Sorry for interrupting...

 

[jmcilhinney]

I've never tried to do what's mentioned when the target machine does not have the required Office app installed, but just be aware that you cannot legally distribute the run time for an Office app unless you have a licence to do so.

 

[bfsog]

Thanks for your help guys.

Interesting point jmcilhinney.