Compiling iTextSharp

Here are some step-by-step instructions on how to compile iTextSharp for use in a partially-trusted-caller environment such as that found on GoDaddy hosted servers.

Step 1. Download the source.
The source code is available here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/itextsharp/files/itextsharp/iTextSharp-5.0.6/
As of this writing, the current version available is 5.0.6. Newer source should always be available at this site.

Download iTextSharp Source code

Download iTextSharp Source

2. Expand the ZIP file to get access to the C# Solution/Project files.
Locate the Solution file

3. Open the Solution in Visual Studio.

You may be asked to convert the solution to the latest version of Visual Studio, accept the defaults.

4. Modify the AssemblyInfo.cs file (as discussed in the articles elsewhere in this site).Make required code changes

5. Build the solution and start working with your new DLL.iTextSharp Finished DLLs

6. Generate PDFs for your site!

I hope you find these instructions useful!

5 Responses to Compiling iTextSharp

  1. Troll says:

    For the love of coding PLEASE click my mouse to do this for me! ; )

  2. sha says:

    hello i dont have .net 2003. if u can send me compiled dll pls. godady giving me error . urgent pls

  3. Alejandro says:

    Hello… good post, i wonder if you have any manual for itextsharp 5.0.6, i’m beginner

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