Get Document Info from Stream

Introduction

In today’s digital age, protecting and managing document integrity is crucial. Whether you are a business professional, a developer, or someone handling sensitive information, the need to add, extract, or manipulate watermarks in your documents is essential. GroupDocs.Watermark for .NET provides a powerful toolkit to help you achieve just that. This article will guide you through using GroupDocs.Watermark for .NET to get document information from a stream, offering a step-by-step tutorial to ease you into the process. By the end, you’ll be proficient in using this feature to enhance your document management capabilities.

Prerequisites

Before diving into the tutorial, ensure you have the following prerequisites in place:

• A development environment set up with .NET.
• Basic knowledge of C# programming.
• GroupDocs.Watermark for .NET library installed.
• A valid license for GroupDocs.Watermark (or a temporary license for trial purposes). If you haven’t installed the library yet, you can download it from here. For licensing options, you can purchase a license here or apply for a temporary license here.

Import Namespaces

To get started, you need to import the necessary namespaces. This will enable you to access the classes and methods required for watermark management.

using System;
using System.IO;
using GroupDocs.Watermark.Common;

Let’s break down the process of retrieving document information from a stream using GroupDocs.Watermark for .NET into simple steps. Each step will be detailed to ensure you understand and can apply the concepts effectively.

Step 1: Initialize the Watermarker

First, you need to initialize the Watermarker class with your document stream. This step is crucial as it sets up the environment for you to work with the document.

using (Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker(stream))
{
    // Next steps will go here
}

Step 2: Retrieve Document Information

Once the Watermarker is initialized, the next step is to retrieve the document information. The GetDocumentInfo method is used here to fetch details such as file type, page count, and document size.

IDocumentInfo info = watermarker.GetDocumentInfo();

Step 3: Display Document Information

After retrieving the document information, you can display it. This step involves accessing the properties of the IDocumentInfo object and printing them to the console.

Console.WriteLine("File type: {0}", info.FileType);
Console.WriteLine("Number of pages: {0}", info.PageCount);
Console.WriteLine("Document size: {0} bytes", info.Size);

Conclusion

Retrieving document information from a stream using GroupDocs.Watermark for .NET is a straightforward process when broken down into manageable steps. By following this guide, you can efficiently integrate this functionality into your applications, ensuring better document management and integrity. Don’t hesitate to explore the documentation for more advanced features and options.

FAQ’s

What file formats does GroupDocs.Watermark support?

GroupDocs.Watermark supports a wide range of file formats including PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. You can find the full list in the documentation.

Can I try GroupDocs.Watermark before purchasing?

Yes, you can download a free trial from here and apply for a temporary license from here.

How do I install GroupDocs.Watermark for .NET?

You can install it via NuGet Package Manager in Visual Studio or download it from the download link.

What is the purpose of watermarks in documents?

Watermarks are used to protect document integrity, indicate the document’s status (e.g., confidential, draft), or add branding and ownership information.

Where can I get support for GroupDocs.Watermark?

You can get support from the GroupDocs community and technical team on the support forum.