MapControl.ShowPrintPreview() Method
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Invokes the Print Preview Form, which shows the print preview of the map control.
Namespace: DevExpress.XtraMap
Assembly: DevExpress.XtraMap.v24.2.dll
NuGet Package: DevExpress.Win.Map
#Declaration
#Remarks
The Print Preview form displays the map as it will appear when printed. To print the map, use the MapControl.Print method and to export it, use the appropriate ExportTo~ method (e.g., MapControl.ExportToPdf, etc.)
Note
The map control can be previewed, printed or exported only if the Xtra
#Example
To print a map, use one of the following methods.
MapControl.ShowPrintPreview
- invokes the Print Preview Form;- MapControl.ShowRibbonPrintPreview - invokes the Print Preview Form with the Ribbon bar;
- MapControl.ShowPrintDialog - invokes the standard Print Dialog.
private void ddbPrint_Click(object sender, EventArgs e) {
switch (printType) {
case (PrintType.Preview):
mapControl.ShowPrintPreview();
break;
case (PrintType.RibbonPreview):
mapControl.ShowRibbonPrintPreview();
break;
case (PrintType.Dialog):
mapControl.ShowPrintDialog();
break;
}
}
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