Guide to Merging SVG Files

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to merge SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files using GroupDocs.Merger for .NET. GroupDocs.Merger is a powerful document manipulation API that allows you to merge, split, and manipulate various document formats seamlessly. By following this step-by-step guide, you’ll be able to combine multiple SVG files into a single SVG file using C#.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

  • Visual Studio installed on your system
  • Basic understanding of C# programming language
  • Access to the GroupDocs.Merger for .NET library
  • Access to sample SVG files for merging

Import Namespaces

First, you need to import the necessary namespaces in your C# project to use GroupDocs.Merger functionalities.

using System; 
using GroupDocs.Merger;
using System.IO;

Step 1: Setting Up the Output Directory

Before merging SVG files, define the output directory where the merged SVG file will be saved.

string outputFolder = "Your Output Directory";
string outputFile = Path.Combine(outputFolder, "merged.svg");

Replace "Your Output Directory" with the desired path where you want to save the merged SVG file.

Step 2: Loading and Merging SVG Files

Next, load the source SVG files and specify how you want to join them (in this case, vertically) using GroupDocs.Merger.

using (var merger = new Merger("Your Sample File"))
{
    // Define image join options with vertical join mode
    var joinOptions = new ImageJoinOptions(ImageJoinMode.Vertical);
    // Add another SVG file to merge
    merger.Join("Your Sample File", joinOptions);
    // Merge SVG files and save result
    merger.Save(outputFile);
}

Here:

  • "Your Sample File" represents the path to your source SVG file.
  • ImageJoinMode.Vertical specifies that the SVG files should be joined vertically.

Step 3: Running the Merging Process

Execute the merging process and save the resulting merged SVG file to the specified output directory.

Console.WriteLine("\nSVG files merge completed successfully. \nCheck output in {0}", outputFolder);

This code will display a success message in the console once the SVG files are merged successfully.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you’ve learned how to merge SVG files using GroupDocs.Merger for .NET. By following these steps, you can efficiently combine multiple SVG documents into a single file programmatically.

FAQ’s

Q1: Can I merge SVG files of different dimensions?

A: Yes, GroupDocs.Merger supports merging SVG files with different dimensions.

Q2: What other file formats can GroupDocs.Merger handle?

A: GroupDocs.Merger supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.

Q3: Is GroupDocs.Merger suitable for large-scale document manipulation?

A: Yes, GroupDocs.Merger is designed to handle large-scale document operations efficiently.

Q4: Where can I find more examples and documentation for GroupDocs.Merger?

A: Explore the GroupDocs.Merger documentation for comprehensive guidance and examples.

Q5: How can I get support for GroupDocs.Merger?

A: Visit the GroupDocs.Merger forum for assistance and community support.